Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
persica
ID:
393171

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Pimenov

Source:
ksu

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 94: 161 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392503



Common Names

  • Prangos persica
  • Persian Prangos
  • Persica Prangos


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Synonyms

  • Neocryptodiscus persicus (Boiss.) Hedge & Lamond [unknown]

Description

Prangos persica (also called Persian 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 persica 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

The flower of Prangos persica is white and has a bell-shaped corolla with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prangos persica 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 persica

Prangos persica is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including Turkey, Greece, and Italy.

Prangos persica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prangos persica?

Prangos persica

What are the common names of Prangos persica?

Persian prangos, Persian meadow-parsley

What is the habitat of Prangos persica?

It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:913179-1: Based on the initial data import