Status:
valid
Authors:
Engstrand
Source:
ksu
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 162: 328 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391353
Common Names
- Khorasanica Pimpinella
- Anise-scented Pimpinella
- Anise-root
Description
Pimpinella khorasanica (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 khorasanica 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pimpinella khorasanica 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 khorasanica is a perennial herb native to Iran. 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 khorasanica
Pimpinella khorasanica is native to Central Asia and can be found in the wild in parts of the region.
Pimpinella khorasanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pimpinella khorasanica?
Pimpinella khorasanica
What is the common name of Pimpinella khorasanica?
Khorasan Pimpinella
What is the native range of Pimpinella khorasanica?
Central Asia
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,