Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
defoliata
ID:
1069324

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ledeb.) Korovin

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kazakhst. 6: 382 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001068662



Common Names

  • Palimbia defoliata
  • Defoliata Palimbia
  • Palimbia


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Description

Palimbia defoliata (also called Defoliated Asafoetida, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia and the Middle East. It has a thick, fleshy, carrot-like root and an erect stem that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Palimbia defoliata is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Palimbia defoliata has white flowers with 5 petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a serrated edge.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palimbia defoliata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in an area sheltered from strong winds. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay, and can be grown in both acid and alkaline soils. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or autumn, or by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Palimbia defoliata

Palimbia defoliata can be found in the Caucasus region of Europe, particularly in the countries of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

Species in the Palimbia 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 tro-1702985: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
Yevgeni Korovin (1891-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korovin' in the authors string.