Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dunn) Hedge, Lamond & Rech.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 162: 338 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411421
Common Names
- Stewart's Trachyspermum
- Stewartii Trachyspermum
- Stewart's Ajwain
Description
Trachyspermum stewartii (also called Stewart's Trachyspermum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trachyspermum stewartii is an ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a groundcover in areas where it can spread quickly.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trachyspermum stewartii has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black in colour. The seedlings have long, thin stems with three-lobed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trachyspermum stewartii is a tropical plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Trachyspermum stewartii
Trachyspermum stewartii can be found in Central and South Asia.
Trachyspermum stewartii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trachyspermum stewartii?
Trachyspermum stewartii
What is the common name of Trachyspermum stewartii?
Stewart's Parsley
What type of plant is Trachyspermum stewartii?
Herbaceous annual
Species in the Trachyspermum genus
Trachyspermum ammi,
Trachyspermum anethifolium,
Trachyspermum baluchistanicum,
Trachyspermum stewartii,
Trachyspermum pimpinelloides,
Trachyspermum podlechii,
Trachyspermum microcarpum,
Trachyspermum villosum,
Trachyspermum clavatum,
Trachyspermum confusum,
Trachyspermum falconeri,
Trachyspermum halophilum,
Trachyspermum paktianum,
Trachyspermum khasianum,
Trachyspermum gedrosiacum,
Trachyspermum roxburghianum,
Trachyspermum scaberulum,
Trachyspermum triradiatum,
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,