Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
dissectum
ID:
393186

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Coult. & Rose

Source:
ksu

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Proc. Wash. Acad. Sci. 1: 151 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392518

Common Names

  • Prionosciadium dissectum
  • Dissected Prionosciadium
  • Dissectum Prionosciadium

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Description

Prionosciadium dissectum (also called Prionosciadium dissectum, 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 dissectum 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 dissectum 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 dissectum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Prionosciadium dissectum

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

Prionosciadium dissectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prionosciadium dissectum?

Prionosciadium dissectum

What are the common names of Prionosciadium dissectum?

Divided prionosciadium, divided yam-daisy

What is the habitat of Prionosciadium dissectum?

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

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:210276-2: Based on the initial data import