Torilis nodosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Gaertn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Fruct. Sem. Pl. 1: 82 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411340
Common Names
- Knotted Hedge Parsley
- Nodosa Torilis
- Knotted Torilis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Torilis nodosa (also called Knotted Torilis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India. It has a single stem, with a single inflorescence. The leaves are linear and arranged in a rosette. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Torilis nodosa is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and asthma, and is also used as an insect repellent. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Torilis nodosa sub. nemoralis BrulloFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Torilis nodosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Torilis nodosa is a small, perennial herb that grows in wet soils and shallow water. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in moist soil.
Where to Find Torilis nodosa
Torilis nodosa is native to Europe and can be found in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy.
Torilis nodosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Torilis nodosa?
Torilis nodosa
What is the common name of Torilis nodosa?
Knotted Hedge Parsley
What is the natural habitat of Torilis nodosa?
Grassy slopes and cliffs
Species in the Torilis 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2438324: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.