Ligusticum afghanicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
afghanicum
ID:
1261517
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 13(4): 94 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260855
Common Names
- Afghan Parsley
- Afghan Lovage
- Afghan Ligusticum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ligusticum afghanicum (also called 'Afghan Lovage', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Afghanistan. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has small, white flowers. It is found in moist, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ligusticum afghanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ligusticum afghanicum has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ligusticum afghanicum is a perennial herb that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings can be planted out in the summer.
Where to Find Ligusticum afghanicum
Ligusticum afghanicum is native to Afghanistan and can be found in the provinces of Badakhshan, Takhar, and Kunduz. It is typically found in moist, sandy soils in coastal and mountain areas.
Ligusticum afghanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ligusticum afghanicum?
Ligusticum afghanicum
What is the family of Ligusticum afghanicum?
Apiaceae
What is the common name of Ligusticum afghanicum?
Afghan Ligusticum
Species in the Ligusticum genus
Ligusticum albanicum, Ligusticum calderi, Ligusticum verticillatum, Ligusticum scoticum, Ligusticum schmidii, Ligusticum striatum, Ligusticum holopetalum, Ligusticum irramosum, Ligusticum lucidum, Ligusticum madrense, Ligusticum ferulaceum, Ligusticum officinale, Ligusticum olympicum, Ligusticum porteri, Ligusticum elatum, Ligusticum californicum, Ligusticum canadense, Ligusticum canbyi, Ligusticum filicinum, Ligusticum grayi, Ligusticum tenuifolium, Ligusticum rechingerianum, Ligusticum sikiangense, Ligusticum reptans, Ligusticum pteridophyllum, Ligusticum afghanicum, Ligusticum nematophyllum, Ligusticum nullivittatum,
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
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:844337-1: Based on the initial data import