Prangos crossoptera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Herrnst. & Heyn
Source:
ksu
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Boissiera 26: 74 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392411
Common Names
- Cross-winged Prangos
- Prangos crossoptera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prangos crossoptera (also called Cross-winged Prangos, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It typically grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Prangos crossoptera is used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value in gardens. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Prangos crossoptera has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prangos crossoptera is a perennial herb that grows in dry meadows and rocky slopes. It is propagated by seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-drained and slightly acidic. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Prangos crossoptera
Prangos crossoptera can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.
Prangos crossoptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prangos crossoptera?
Prangos crossoptera
What is the common name of Prangos crossoptera?
Cross-winged Prangos
What is the natural habitat of Prangos crossoptera?
Tropical moist forests
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,
References
Chaia Clara Heyn (1924-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heyn' in the authors string.
Ilana Herrnstadt (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herrnst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:847431-1: Based on the initial data import