Status:
valid
Authors:
V.A.Matthews
Source:
ksu
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 31: 77 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391330
Common Names
- Isaurica Pimpinella
- Isaurica Parsley
- Isaurica Cow Parsley
Description
Pimpinella isaurica (also called Pimpinella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to Central Asia and is found in wet and dry forests, as well as in grasslands. It has a thick, woody stem and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pimpinella isaurica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pimpinella isaurica sub. sumbuliana Göktürk
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pimpinella isaurica has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and dark brown. Its seedlings have two cotyledons and a long taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pimpinella isaurica is a perennial herb native to Turkey. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the side shoots and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pimpinella isaurica
Pimpinella isaurica is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in parts of the continent.
Pimpinella isaurica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pimpinella isaurica?
Pimpinella isaurica
What is the common name of Pimpinella isaurica?
Isaurian Pimpinella
What is the native range of Pimpinella isaurica?
Eastern Mediterranean
Species in the Pimpinella genus
Pimpinella anisoides,
Pimpinella anisetum,
Pimpinella anisactis,
Pimpinella alismatifolia,
Pimpinella ahmarensis,
Pimpinella affinis,
Pimpinella adscendens,
Pimpinella anagodendron,
Pimpinella aromatica,
Pimpinella battandieri,
Pimpinella barbata,
Pimpinella anisum,
Pimpinella acronemastrum,
Pimpinella acutidentata,
Pimpinella cypria,
Pimpinella cumbrae,
Pimpinella dendroselinum,
Pimpinella cretica,
Pimpinella corymbosa,
Pimpinella deverroides,
Pimpinella buchananii,
Pimpinella bracteata,
Pimpinella brachyclada,
Pimpinella erythraeae,
Pimpinella eriocarpos,
Pimpinella etbaica,
Pimpinella favifolia,
Pimpinella schweinfurthii,
Pimpinella schimperi,
Pimpinella saxifraga,
Pimpinella subnigra,
Pimpinella stracheyi,
Pimpinella sikkimensis,
Pimpinella sintenisii,
Pimpinella pruatjan,
Pimpinella procumbens,
Pimpinella pretenderis,
Pimpinella rollae,
Pimpinella robynsii,
Pimpinella rigidula,
Pimpinella rhodantha,
Pimpinella urceolata,
Pimpinella turcomanica,
Pimpinella tomentosa,
Pimpinella tirupatiensis,
Pimpinella tongloensis,
Pimpinella tragium,
Pimpinella inundata,
Pimpinella intermedia,
Pimpinella javana,
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,