Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 6: 64 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431513
Common Names
- Smyrnium cordifolium
- Smyrnium-cordifolium
- Smyrnium Cordifolium
Synonyms
- Smyrnium galaticum Czeczott [unknown]
Description
Smyrnium cordifolium (also called 'Heart-Leaf Myrtle', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in sunny, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Smyrnium cordifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Smyrnium cordifolium has small white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Smyrnium cordifolium is a tropical plant native to the Mediterranean. It is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 meters in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Smyrnium cordifolium
Smyrnium cordifolium is found in moist meadows and woodlands in Europe.
Smyrnium cordifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smyrnium cordifolium?
Smyrnium cordifolium
What is the family of Smyrnium cordifolium?
Apiaceae
Where is Smyrnium cordifolium native to?
Greece
Species in the Smyrnium 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,