Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
pimpinelloideum
ID:
373424

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Boissieu

Source:
ksu

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 2: 804 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372756

Common Names

  • Melanosciadium pimpinelloideum
  • Pimpinelloideum Melanosciadium
  • Melanosciadium

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Description

Melanosciadium pimpinelloideum (also called 'Pimpinelloides Melanosciadium', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and can be found in forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Melanosciadium pimpinelloideum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melanosciadium pimpinelloideum is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short, with a single, slender stem and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melanosciadium pimpinelloideum is an annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist soil. To propagate, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a warm, sunny spot. The seeds should germinate in about two weeks.

Where to Find Melanosciadium pimpinelloideum

Melanosciadium pimpinelloideum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Melanosciadium pimpinelloideum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melanosciadium pimpinelloideum?

Melanosciadium pimpinelloideum

What is the common name of Melanosciadium pimpinelloideum?

Pimpinelloideum Melanosciadium

What is the natural habitat of Melanosciadium pimpinelloideum?

It is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 3000-4000 m

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

IPNI record: 844901-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001069209
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-1704435: Originally associated with wfo-0001069209
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-1704435: Originally associated with wfo-0001069209
Henri de Boissieu (1871-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Boissieu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:844901-1: Based on the initial data import