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
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.
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 Prionosciadium genus
Prionosciadium turneri,
Prionosciadium simplex,
Prionosciadium serratum,
Prionosciadium dissectum,
Prionosciadium palmeri,
Prionosciadium madrense,
Prionosciadium macrophyllum,
Prionosciadium filifolium,
Prionosciadium acuminatum,
Prionosciadium thapsoides,
Prionosciadium nelsonii,
Prionosciadium bellii,
Prionosciadium lilacinum,
Prionosciadium cuneatum,
Prionosciadium megacarpum,
Prionosciadium linearifolium,
Prionosciadium diversifolium,
Prionosciadium townsendii,
Prionosciadium humile,
Prionosciadium watsonii,
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,