Status:
valid
Authors:
(Briq.) H.Wolff
Source:
cmp
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 45 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431256
Common Names
- Spiroceratium bickneffii
- Bickneffii Spiroceratium
- Spiroceratium Bickneffii
Description
Spiroceratium bickneffii (also called Bickneff's Spiroceratium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is an annual herb with a stem reaching up to 40 cm in height. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Spiroceratium bickneffii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Spiroceratium bickneffii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spiroceratium bickneffii is a succulent shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Take a cutting of a stem with a few leaves attached and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant it in well-draining soil and water it regularly. It should take root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Spiroceratium bickneffii
Spiroceratium bickneffii can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia.
Spiroceratium bickneffii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spiroceratium bickneffii?
Spiroceratium bickneffii
What is the natural habitat of Spiroceratium bickneffii?
Tropical rainforests
What is the flowering season of Spiroceratium bickneffii?
Summer
Species in the Spiroceratium 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,