Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pimpinellifolia
ID:
392433

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Prov. Mer Casp. : 113 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391765

Common Names

  • Pimpinellifolia Parsnip
  • Pimpinellifolia Wild Parsnip
  • Pimpinellifolia Pastinaca

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Synonyms

  • Malabaila pimpinellifolia Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Pastinaca intermedia Fisch. & C.A.Mey. ex Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Pastinaca pimpinellifolia (also called wild chervil, 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 pimpinellifolia is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pastinaca pimpinellifolia has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Pastinaca pimpinellifolia can be done through seed sowing or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Pastinaca pimpinellifolia

Pastinaca pimpinellifolia is native to Europe and North Africa.

Pastinaca pimpinellifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pastinaca pimpinellifolia?

Pastinaca pimpinellifolia

What is the common name of Pastinaca pimpinellifolia?

Pimpernel Parsnip

What is the natural habitat of Pastinaca pimpinellifolia?

It is native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa.

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,