Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erzincanensis
ID:
1335132

Status:
valid

Authors:
Menemen & Kandemir

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 53: 380 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347586



Common Names

  • Pastinaca erzincanensis
  • Erzincanensis Pastinaca
  • Erzincanensis Parsnip


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Description

Pastinaca erzincanensis (also called Erzincan Parsnip, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a thin stem and grows to a height of up to 30 centimeters. Its leaves are simple and have a glossy green color. It is found in wet and moist habitats such as rainforests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Pastinaca erzincanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pastinaca erzincanensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pastinaca erzincanensis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a pot of moist soil and keep it in a warm, bright spot. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem, remove the lower leaves, and dip the end in rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a pot of moist soil and keep it in a warm, bright spot. Water regularly and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Pastinaca erzincanensis

Pastinaca erzincanensis is endemic to the Erzincan province of Turkey.

Pastinaca erzincanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pastinaca erzincanensis?

Pastinaca erzincanensis

What is the common name of Pastinaca erzincanensis?

Erzincan Pastinaca

What is the natural habitat of Pastinaca erzincanensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Yusuf Menemen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Menemen' in the authors string.
Ali Kandemir: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kandemir' in the authors string.