Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
393187

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
ksu

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 10: 130 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392519



Common Names

  • Prionosciadium palmeri
  • Palmer's Prionosciadium
  • Palmeri Prionosciadium


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Description

Prionosciadium palmeri (also called Palmer's Prionosciadium, 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 palmeri 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 palmeri 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 palmeri 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 palmeri

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

Prionosciadium palmeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prionosciadium palmeri?

Prionosciadium palmeri

What are the common names of Prionosciadium palmeri?

Palmer's prionosciadium, Palmer's yam-daisy

What is the habitat of Prionosciadium palmeri?

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,