Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armena
ID:
392340

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 11: 324 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391672



Common Names

  • Armenian Parsnip
  • Armenian Wild Parsnip
  • Armenian Pastinaca


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Synonyms

  • Malabaila hispidula Boiss. & Balansa ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Pastinaca hispidula Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum hispidum (Boiss.) M.Hiroe [unknown]

Description

Pastinaca armena (also called Armenian wild parsnip, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family. It is native to Europe, where it is found in France, Spain, Italy, and Greece. It grows in moist meadows, at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Pastinaca armena is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, coughs, and stomachaches, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pastinaca armena sub. dentata (Freyn & Sint.) Chamberlain

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pastinaca armena has small yellow flowers with five petals and an umbel of five to twelve flowers. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pastinaca armena can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring, in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to keep them healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Pastinaca armena

Pastinaca armena is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Pastinaca armena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pastinaca armena?

Pastinaca armena

What are the common names of Pastinaca armena?

Armenian Parsnip

What is the natural habitat of Pastinaca armena?

Pastinaca armena is native to Armenia

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

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:845654-1: Based on the initial data import