Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Gandhi
Source:
ksu
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Fl. Hassan Distr. : 417 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392567
Common Names
- Wallichiana Pimpinella
- Wallichiana Burnet Saxifrage
- Wallichiana Saxifrage
Synonyms
- Pimpinella duthiei H.Wolff [unknown]
- Pimpinella katrajensis R.S.Rao & Hemadri [unknown]
- Pimpinella monoica Dalzell [unknown]
Description
Pimpinella wallichiana (also called Wallichian Pimpinella, among many other common names) is an aromatic herbaceous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thick, fleshy rootstock and grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 m. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pimpinella wallichiana has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pimpinella wallichiana is a white-greenish color and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are long and thin with small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pimpinella wallichiana is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Pimpinella wallichiana
Pimpinella wallichiana is found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Pimpinella wallichiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pimpinella wallichiana?
Pimpinella wallichiana
What is the common name of Pimpinella wallichiana?
Wallich's Pimpinella
What is the natural habitat of Pimpinella wallichiana?
Forests and mountain slopes in India
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,