Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
392334

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Albov) Kolak.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Fl. Abchas. 3: 243 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391666

Common Names

  • Orange Parsnip
  • Orange-Fleshed Parsnip
  • Orange-Root Parsnip

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Synonyms

  • Malabaila chrysantha Albov [unknown]
  • Malabaila aurantiaca Albov [unknown]
  • Peucedanum aurantiaca (Albov) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Pastinaca chrysantha Koso-Pol. [unknown]

Description

Pastinaca aurantiaca (also called Orange wild parsnip, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family. It is native to Europe, where it is found in France, Spain, Italy, and Greece. It grows in moist meadows, at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Pastinaca aurantiaca 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 aurantiaca 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pastinaca aurantiaca is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in early spring. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and kept well-watered. Once established, they will need little care other than occasional watering. Propagation can also be done by division of the root ball in early spring.

Where to Find Pastinaca aurantiaca

Pastinaca aurantiaca is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Pastinaca aurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pastinaca aurantiaca?

Pastinaca aurantiaca

What are the common names of Pastinaca aurantiaca?

Orange Parsnip

What is the natural habitat of Pastinaca aurantiaca?

Pastinaca aurantiaca is native to Europe

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

Nikolai Mikhailovich Albov (1866-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Albov' in the authors string.
Alfred Kolakovski (1906-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolak.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:845659-1: Based on the initial data import