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
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.
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 Scandix genus
Scandix palaestina,
Scandix damascena,
Scandix pecten-veneris,
Scandix turgida,
Scandix stellata,
Scandix aucheri,
Scandix australis,
Scandix balansae,
Scandix iberica,
Scandix blepharicarpa,
Scandix verna,
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,