Status:
valid
Authors:
Pimenov
Source:
ksu
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Opred. Rast. Sred. Azii 7: 371 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392406
Common Names
- Dzungarian Prangos
- Prangos dzhungarica
Description
Prangos dzhungarica (also called Dzhungar Prangos, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. 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
Prangos dzhungarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Prangos dzhungarica 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prangos dzhungarica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Prangos dzhungarica
Prangos dzhungarica can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.
Prangos dzhungarica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prangos dzhungarica?
Prangos dzhungarica
What is the common name of Prangos dzhungarica?
Dzhungar Prangos
What is the natural habitat of Prangos dzhungarica?
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,