Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
acuminatum
ID:
393197

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob. ex J.M.Coult. & Rose

Source:
ksu

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Proc. Wash. Acad. Sci. 1: 149 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392529

Common Names

  • Acuminate Prionosciadium
  • Mountain Prionosciadium
  • Sharp-point Prionosciadium

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Description

Prionosciadium acuminatum (also called Prionosciadium acuminatum, 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

Prionosciadium acuminatum 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 Prionosciadium acuminatum 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

Prionosciadium acuminatum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Prionosciadium acuminatum

Prionosciadium acuminatum is found in tropical Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Prionosciadium acuminatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prionosciadium acuminatum?

Prionosciadium acuminatum

What are the common names of Prionosciadium acuminatum?

Acuminate prionosciadium, acuminate yam-daisy

What is the habitat of Prionosciadium acuminatum?

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

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

Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
John Merle Coulter (1851-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Coult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:847509-1: Based on the initial data import