Status:
valid
Authors:
Delip.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 101: 342 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391673
Common Names
- Silver-Leaf Parsnip
- Silver-Leaved Parsnip
- Silver-Fruited Parsnip
Description
Pastinaca argyrophylla (also called silver-leaved parsnip, among many other common names) is a species of biennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, and is found in grassy and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pastinaca argyrophylla is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, coughs, and stomachaches, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pastinaca argyrophylla has small yellow flowers with five petals and an umbel of five to twelve flowers. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pastinaca argyrophylla can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring, in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to keep them healthy and vigorous.
Where to Find Pastinaca argyrophylla
Pastinaca argyrophylla is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.
Pastinaca argyrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pastinaca argyrophylla?
Pastinaca argyrophylla
What are the common names of Pastinaca argyrophylla?
Silver Parsnip
What is the natural habitat of Pastinaca argyrophylla?
Pastinaca argyrophylla is native to Europe
Species in the Pastinaca genus
Pastinaca glandulosa,
Pastinaca clausii,
Pastinaca kochii,
Pastinaca hirsuta,
Pastinaca aurantiaca,
Pastinaca armena,
Pastinaca argyrophylla,
Pastinaca trysia,
Pastinaca zozimoides,
Pastinaca lucida,
Pastinaca sativa,
Pastinaca pimpinellifolia,
Pastinaca yildizii,
Pastinaca gelendostensis,
Pastinaca erzincanensis,
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,