Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sativa
ID:
392420

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 262 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391752



Common Names

  • Cultivated Parsnip
  • Garden Parsnip
  • Hollow-Root Parsnip


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Synonyms

  • Pastinaca fleischmannii Hladnik [unknown]
  • Pastinaca esculenta Salisb. [unknown]
  • Pastinaca insularis Rouy & E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Pastinaca insularis Calest. [unknown]
  • Pastinaca heracleoides (Boros) Kotov [unknown]
  • Pastinaca capensis Sond. [unknown]
  • Pastinaca angulosa Dulac [unknown]
  • Pastinaca tereticaulis Boreau ex Čelak. [unknown]
  • Pastinaca taraxacifolia Fisch. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Pastinaca sylvestris Mill. [unknown]
  • Pastinaca vulgaris Bubani [unknown]
  • Pastinaca opaca Bernh. ex Hornem. [unknown]
  • Pastinaca propinqua Jord. ex Boreau [unknown]
  • Pastinaca pratensis H.Mart. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum opacum Franch. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum sativum (L.) B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
  • Selinum opacum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Selinum pastinaca Crantz [unknown]
  • Anethum pastinaca Wibel [unknown]
  • Pastinaca sativa sylvestris (Mill.) Rouy & E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Pastinaca sativa sylvestris Roug & Camus [unknown]
  • Peucedanum pastinaca Baill. [unknown]
  • Elaphoboscum sativum (L.) Rupr. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum pastinaca (L.) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Pastinaca sativa (also called wild parsnip, among many other common names) is a species of biennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, and is found in grassy and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pastinaca sativa 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 sativa sub. divaricata (Desf.) Rouy & E.G.Camus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pastinaca sativa has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Pastinaca sativa can be done through seed sowing or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Pastinaca sativa

Pastinaca sativa can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. It is also found in parts of North America.

Pastinaca sativa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pastinaca sativa?

Pastinaca sativa

What is the common name of Pastinaca sativa?

Wild Parsnip

What is the natural habitat of Pastinaca sativa?

It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

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,

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