Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
azorica
ID:
434043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guthnick ex Seub.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Fl. Azor. : 41 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433375

Common Names

  • Sanicula azorica
  • Azorica Sanicula
  • Azorica

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Synonyms

  • Sanicula ciliaris Sm. ex H.C.Watson [unknown]
  • Sanicula ciliata Sol. ex H.C.Watson [unknown]

Description

Sanicula azorica (also called Azorean Sanicle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to the Azores and grows in dry, rocky habitats. It is an annual herb with divided leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sanicula azorica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sanicula azorica has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sanicula azorica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers and will self-seed in the garden.

Where to Find Sanicula azorica

Sanicula azorica is native to the Azores and is found on the islands of São Miguel, Terceira, and Santa Maria.

Sanicula azorica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sanicula azorica?

Sanicula azorica

What is the common name of Sanicula azorica?

Azorean Sanicle

Where does Sanicula azorica grow?

Sanicula azorica is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Species in the Sanicula genus

Sanicula deserticola, Sanicula elata, Sanicula epipactis, Sanicula crassicaulis, Sanicula azorica, Sanicula kaiensis, Sanicula liberta, Sanicula mariversa, Sanicula graveolens, Sanicula europaea, Sanicula uralensis, Sanicula hoffmannii, Sanicula marilandica, Sanicula rubriflora, Sanicula arctopoides, Sanicula arguta, Sanicula bipinnata, Sanicula bipinnatifida, Sanicula canadensis, Sanicula kauaiensis, Sanicula laciniata, Sanicula maritima, Sanicula peckiana, Sanicula purpurea, Sanicula sandwicensis, Sanicula saxatilis, Sanicula smallii, Sanicula tracyi, Sanicula trifoliata, Sanicula tuberosa, Sanicula chinensis, Sanicula odorata, Sanicula tienmusis, Sanicula rugulosa, Sanicula astrantiifolia, Sanicula tuberculata, Sanicula hacquetioides, Sanicula tienmuensis, Sanicula serrata, Sanicula elongata, Sanicula coerulescens, Sanicula petagnioides, Sanicula lamelligera, Sanicula orthacantha, Sanicula giraldii, Sanicula pengshuiensis, Sanicula oviformis,

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2477574: Based on the initial data import
Moritz August Seubert (1818-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seub.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Josef Guthnick (1800-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guthnick' in the authors string.