Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
asiaticus
ID:
1069328

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Korovin) Pimenov

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Byull. Glavn. Bot. Sada 109: 31 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001068666



Common Names

  • Parasilaus asiaticus
  • Asiaticus Parasilaus
  • Parasilaus


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Description

Parasilaus asiaticus (also called Asian 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

Parasilaus asiaticus 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

Parasilaus asiaticus 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

Parasilaus asiaticus 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 Parasilaus asiaticus

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

Species in the Parasilaus 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-1702992: Based on the initial data import
Yevgeni Korovin (1891-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korovin' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.