Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multicostata
ID:
1334578

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kljuykov & Lyskov

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 277: 70 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347032





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Description

Prangos multicostata (also called Multicostate Prangos, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It has pinnately divided leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in grasslands and open forests at elevations of 2,000-3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Prangos multicostata is used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic. It is also used to treat digestive problems and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prangos multicostata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prangos multicostata is a tropical plant native to India. It is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep moist until germination. To propagate by division, separate the rhizomes and replant in a well-draining potting mix. The seedlings or divisions should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are large enough to be transplanted.

Where to Find Prangos multicostata

Prangos multicostata is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Prangos multicostata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prangos multicostata?

Prangos multicostata

What is the common name of Prangos multicostata?

Multicostata Prangos

What is the natural habitat of Prangos multicostata?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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

Evgeniy Vasilyevich Kljuykov (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kljuykov' in the authors string.
Dmitry F. Lyskov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lyskov' in the authors string.