Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
435918

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reut.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 2: 916 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435250

Common Names

  • Scandix Balansae
  • Balansa's Needle-Fern
  • Balansa's Needle-Fern

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Synonyms

  • Selinum balansae E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Scandix brachycarpa Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Scandix balansae (also called Balansa's Sow-thistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is an annual herb with deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scandix balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scandix balansae has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scandix balansae is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Scandix balansae

Scandix balansae is native to the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Scandix balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scandix balansae?

Scandix balansae

What type of plant is Scandix balansae?

A herb

Where is Scandix balansae found?

Central and South America

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,