Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schrenk) Pimenov & V.N.Tikhom.
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Sosud. Rast. SSSR : 28 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001068734
Common Names
- Prangos cachroides
- Cachroides Prangos
- Prangos
Description
Prangos cachroides (also called Cachro Prangos, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Central Asia. It is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands, and can reach up to 30 cm in height.
Uses & Benefits
Prangos cachroides is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prangos cachroides is white in colour and has five petals. The seed is small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prangos cachroides is a perennial herb that is native to Central Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought conditions. It is also tolerant of cold temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Prangos cachroides
Prangos cachroides can be found in Iran and Turkey.
Species in the Prangos genus
Prangos trifida,
Prangos tschimganica,
Prangos tuberculata,
Prangos uechtritzii,
Prangos turcica,
Prangos dzhungarica,
Prangos denticulata,
Prangos crossoptera,
Prangos corymbosa,
Prangos cheilanthifolia,
Prangos carinata,
Prangos calligonoides,
Prangos lachnantha,
Prangos ilanae,
Prangos heyniae,
Prangos hermonis,
Prangos equisetoides,
Prangos gaubae,
Prangos ferulacea,
Prangos fedtschenkoi,
Prangos asperula,
Prangos akymatodes,
Prangos persica,
Prangos platychlaena,
Prangos odontalgica,
Prangos longistylis,
Prangos peucedanifolia,
Prangos serpentinica,
Prangos scabrifolia,
Prangos polyactina,
Prangos hulusii,
Prangos ledebourii,
Prangos lipskyi,
Prangos ornata,
Prangos acaulis,
Prangos ammophila,
Prangos bucharica,
Prangos cachroides,
Prangos didyma,
Prangos herderi,
Prangos latiloba,
Prangos meliocarpoides,
Prangos pabularia,
Prangos uloptera,
Prangos papillaris,
Prangos abieticola,
Prangos multicostata,
Prangos eriantha,
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,