Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 6: 771 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431279
Common Names
- Elbur's Stenotaenia
- Elbur's Starcluster
- Elbur's Starburst
Synonyms
- Heracleum elbursensis (Bornm.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
Description
Stenotaenia elbursensis (also called Elburz False-parsley, 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 the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stenotaenia elbursensis 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 flowers of Stenotaenia elbursensis are white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenotaenia elbursensis is a perennial succulent native to Iran. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly in the summer and provide protection from frost in the winter.
Where to Find Stenotaenia elbursensis
Stenotaenia elbursensis is native to Iran.
Stenotaenia elbursensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenotaenia elbursensis?
Stenotaenia elbursensis
What is the natural habitat of Stenotaenia elbursensis?
It is found in dry savannas and grasslands of the Middle East.
What are the characteristics of Stenotaenia elbursensis?
It is a small shrub with yellow flowers and long, thin leaves.
Species in the Stenotaenia 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,