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
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.
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 Melanosciadium genus
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,