Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kochii
ID:
392282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Duby

Source:
ksu

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gall. , ed. 2, 1: 220 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391614

Common Names

  • Pastinaca kochii
  • Koch's Pastinaca
  • Koch's Parsnip

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Synonyms

  • Peucedanum divaricatum Benth. & Hook.f. ex Arcang. [unknown]
  • Pastinaca divaricata Desf. [unknown]

Description

Pastinaca kochii (also called Koch's 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 kochii is an ornamental plant that is used to add beauty to gardens and parks. Its leaves are also used for making herbal teas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pastinaca kochii sub. latifolia (Duby) Reduron

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pastinaca kochii 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 kochii 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 kochii

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

Pastinaca kochii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pastinaca kochii?

Pastinaca kochii

What is the common name of Pastinaca kochii?

Koch's parsnip

What is the family of Pastinaca kochii?

Apiaceae

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,