Scandix palaestina - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 2: 918 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000434320
Common Names
- Pale-flowered Parsley
- Common Pale-flowered Parsley
- Pale-flowered Hemlock
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scandix palaestina (also called Shepherd's Needle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a simple inflorescence and its leaves are up to 10 cm in length. It grows in dry grasslands and steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Scandix palaestina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties and can be used to treat digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scandix palaestina is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scandix palaestina is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Scandix palaestina
Scandix palaestina can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Scandix palaestina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scandix palaestina?
Scandix palaestina
What is the common name of Scandix palaestina?
Palestine Scandix
What is the family of Scandix palaestina?
Apiaceae
Species in the Scandix genus
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:848032-1: Based on the initial data import