Prionosciadium thapsoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thapsoides
ID:
1069072
Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Mathias
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 2: 245 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001068410
Common Names
- Prionosciadium thapsoides
- Thaps-like Prionosciadium
- Thaps-like False Parsley
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prionosciadium thapsoides (also called Thapsoid Prionosciadium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family. It is native to the western United States, where it is found in dry, rocky areas. It is an herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers and finely divided leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Prionosciadium thapsoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as a food source.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Prionosciadium thapsoides var. pringlei (S.Watson) Mathias & ConstanceFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Prionosciadium thapsoides has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Prionosciadium thapsoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Prionosciadium thapsoides
Prionosciadium thapsoides can be found in the Caucasus region, including Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1702143: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Mildred Esther Mathias (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mathias' in the authors string.