Status:
valid
Authors:
Menemen & Kandemir
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 53: 380 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347586
Common Names
- Pastinaca erzincanensis
- Erzincanensis Pastinaca
- Erzincanensis Parsnip
Description
Pastinaca erzincanensis (also called Erzincan Parsnip, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a thin stem and grows to a height of up to 30 centimeters. Its leaves are simple and have a glossy green color. It is found in wet and moist habitats such as rainforests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Pastinaca erzincanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pastinaca erzincanensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pastinaca erzincanensis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a pot of moist soil and keep it in a warm, bright spot. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem, remove the lower leaves, and dip the end in rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a pot of moist soil and keep it in a warm, bright spot. Water regularly and the cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Pastinaca erzincanensis
Pastinaca erzincanensis is endemic to the Erzincan province of Turkey.
Pastinaca erzincanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pastinaca erzincanensis?
Pastinaca erzincanensis
What is the common name of Pastinaca erzincanensis?
Erzincan Pastinaca
What is the natural habitat of Pastinaca erzincanensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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,
References
Yusuf Menemen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Menemen' in the authors string.
Ali Kandemir: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kandemir' in the authors string.