Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yildizii
ID:
510600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dirmenci

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 158: 296 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509932



Common Names

  • Pastinaca yildizii
  • Yildizii Pastinaca
  • Yildizii Pastinaca


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Synonyms

  • Dumaniana yildizii (Dirmenci) Yıld. [unknown]

Description

Pastinaca yildizii (also called Yildiz's Parsnip, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It has a thick, fleshy taproot and grows to a height of about 30–50 cm. It prefers light, sandy soils and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pastinaca yildizii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used to make tea and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pastinaca yildizii is small, white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have green leaves and white stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pastinaca yildizii is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to Turkey. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Pastinaca yildizii

Pastinaca yildizii is native to Turkey and can be found in areas with dry and sunny conditions.

Pastinaca yildizii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pastinaca yildizii?

Pastinaca yildizii

What is the common name of Pastinaca yildizii?

Yildiz's Parsnip

What is the natural habitat of Pastinaca yildizii?

Grasslands and scrublands of Central and Eastern Europe

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