Status:
valid
Authors:
Fisch. ex Ledeb.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 2: 256 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428950
Common Names
- Pimpinella peucedanifolia
- Hog's Fennel
- Peucedanum Fennel
Description
Pimpinella peucedanifolia (also called 'Pimpinella' or 'Pimpinella Parsley', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to temperate regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pimpinella peucedanifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pimpinella peucedanifolia has white flowers with five petals and a short peduncle. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pimpinella peucedanifolia is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in moist soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Pimpinella peucedanifolia
Pimpinella peucedanifolia is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of western Asia.
Pimpinella peucedanifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pimpinella peucedanifolia?
Pimpinella peucedanifolia
What is the common name of Pimpinella peucedanifolia?
Hog's Fennel
What is the family of Pimpinella peucedanifolia?
Apiaceae
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,