Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
brachystyla
ID:
1070134

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) Kitag.

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 17: 559 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001069472



Common Names

  • Spuriopimpinella brachystyla
  • Short-styled Spuriopimpinella
  • Short-styled Moon Carrot


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Description

Spuriopimpinella brachystyla (also called short-styled spuriopimpinella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and other open habitats. It has a basal rosette of pinnate leaves and a stem with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Spuriopimpinella brachystyla is used for its ornamental value in landscaping and gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues, and is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spuriopimpinella brachystyla is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spuriopimpinella brachystyla is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in the spring in a sunny location. The seeds should be planted in well-drained soil and kept moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them out to allow for adequate spacing between plants. The plants will reach a mature height of up to 2 feet and should be spaced at least 12 inches apart. Once established, the plants will require little maintenance and can be left to grow without additional care.

Where to Find Spuriopimpinella brachystyla

Spuriopimpinella brachystyla can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey, as well as in North Africa.

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

Masao Kitagawa (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitag.' in the authors string.
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:849195-1: Based on the initial data import