Pimpinella paludosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paludosa
ID:
392105
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Towns.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 40: 773 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391437
Common Names
- Paludosa Pimpinella
- Paludosa Burnet Saxifrage
- Paludosa Meadow Saxifrage
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Pimpinella paludosa (also called marsh cow-parsley, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in the temperate regions of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pimpinella paludosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pimpinella paludosa is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.
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Pimpinella paludosa is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in early spring. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and kept well-watered. Once established, they will need little care other than occasional watering. Propagation can also be done by division of the root ball in early spring.
Where to Find Pimpinella paludosa
Pimpinella paludosa can be found in wet meadows, marshes and damp woods in Europe and temperate Asia.
Pimpinella paludosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pimpinella paludosa?
Pimpinella paludosa
What is the growth habit of Pimpinella paludosa?
Pimpinella paludosa is an annual herb with a prostrate growth habit.
What is the flowering period of Pimpinella paludosa?
The flowering period of Pimpinella paludosa is from June to August.
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,
References
Clifford Charles Townsend (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Towns.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:906858-1: Based on the initial data import