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Description
Tordylium Maximum is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. Commonly known as Mediterranean hartwort, it is native to the Mediterranean and Western Asia. It is a biennial or perennial plant that can reach up to 1 meter in height. Tordylium Maximum produces small white flowers that are arranged in umbels. It is commonly used in traditional medicine due to its antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Tordylium |
| Species | Tordylium Maximum |
Appearance
Tordylium Maximum has a sturdy stem that can grow up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are basal and pinnate, and range from 10-25 cm in length. The stem leaves are smaller and more linear. The plant produces small white flowers arranged in umbels that are 2-4 cm in diameter. The flowers bloom from June to August, after which the plant produces fruits that are 1-2 cm long and 5 mm wide.
Care Guide
Water
Tordylium Maximum prefers well-drained soil that is moist but not waterlogged. Water the plant regularly, especially during dry spells.
Fertilization
Tordylium Maximum does not require fertilization.
Soil
Tordylium Maximum prefers well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, including sand, loam, and clay.
Sunlight
Tordylium Maximum prefers full sun to partial shade.
Hardiness Zones
Tordylium Maximum is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Tordylium Maximum is generally not affected by pests or diseases.
Habitat
Tordylium Maximum is native to the Mediterranean and Western Asia, where it grows in rocky areas, along roadsides, and in open fields. It prefers dry and sunny locations.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Tordylium Maximum a medicinal plant?
A: Yes, Tordylium Maximum is used in traditional medicine due to its antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Q: What is the blooming period of Tordylium Maximum?
A: Tordylium Maximum blooms from June to August.
Q: Does Tordylium Maximum require fertilization?
A: No, Tordylium Maximum does not require fertilization.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Tordylium Maximum?
A: Tordylium Maximum is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.
Related Plants
- Tordylium Apulum
- Tordylium Maximum subsp. dalmaticum
- Tordylium Officinale
References
- Bruni, A., Ballero, M., & Poli, F. (2007). Quantitative ethnopharmacological study of the Campidano Valley and Urzulei district, Sardinia, Italy. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 113(1), 222-234.
- Plants for a Future. (n.d.). Tordylium Maximum – L. Retrieved May 10, 2021, from https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Tordylium+maximum
- Tutin, T. G., Heywood, V. H., Burges, N. A., Moore, D. M., Valentine, D. H., Walters, S. M., & Webb, D. A. (1964). Flora Europaea. Cambridge University Press.
