Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.f.) Asch.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Beitr. Fl. Aethiop. : 275 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746988
Common Names
- Maritime Peplidium
- Maritime Peplidi
- Maritime Peplid
Description
Peplidium maritimum (also called Sea Peplidium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia. This plant is usually found in coastal areas, salt marshes, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Peplidium maritimum is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Peplidium maritimum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peplidium maritimum is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Peplidium maritimum requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.
Where to Find Peplidium maritimum
Peplidium maritimum is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Peplidium maritimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peplidium maritimum?
Peplidium maritimum
What type of plant is Peplidium maritimum?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae.
Where is Peplidium maritimum found?
It is found in Portugal.
Species in the Peplidium genus
Species in the Phrymaceae family
Diplacus aridus,
Diplacus aurantiacus,
Diplacus calycinus,
Diplacus clevelandii,
Diplacus grandiflorus,
Diplacus linearis,
Diplacus lompocensis,
Diplacus longiflorus,
Diplacus parviflorus,
Diplacus puniceus,
Diplacus rutilus,
Diplacus stellatus,
Diplacus parryi,
Diplacus rupicola,
Diplacus bigelovii,
Diplacus bolanderi,
Diplacus clivicola,
Diplacus constrictus,
Diplacus cusickii,
Diplacus fremontii,
Diplacus jepsonii,
Diplacus johnstonii,
Diplacus layneae,
Diplacus leptaleus,
Diplacus mephiticus,
Diplacus mohavensis,
Diplacus nanus,
Diplacus rattanii,
Diplacus viscidus,
Diplacus pictus,
Diplacus angustatus,
Diplacus pulchellus,
Diplacus tricolor,
Diplacus congdonii,
Diplacus douglasii,
Diplacus kelloggii,
Diplacus torreyi,
Diplacus traskiae,
Diplacus compactus,
Diplacus vandenbergensis,
Diplacus ovatus,
Diplacus brandegeei,
Diplacus thompsonii,
Diplacus cusickioides,
Diplacus deschutesensis,
Diplacus cascadensis,
Diplacus bicolor,
Diplacus brevipes,
Diplacus australis,
Diplacus pygmaeus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77103854-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].