Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Wolff
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 48: 269 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391003
Common Names
- Pimpinella
- Buchanan's Burnet Saxifrage
- Sharp-Fruit Burnet Saxifrage
Synonyms
- Pimpinella stolzii H.Wolff [unknown]
- Pimpinella zernyi Gilli [unknown]
- Pimpinella buchananii buchananii [unknown]
Description
Pimpinella buchananii (also called Buchanani's Pimpinella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are pinnate, with toothed leaflets. The flowers are white or pinkish-white and are borne in umbels. It grows in dry grassland, scrubland, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pimpinella buchananii is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pimpinella buchananii sub. septentrionalis C.C.Towns.
Pimpinella buchananii var. longistyla C.C.Towns.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pimpinella buchananii is a white umbel with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pimpinella buchananii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during the summer months. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and fall with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Pimpinella buchananii
Pimpinella buchananii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Greece, Italy, and Turkey.
Pimpinella buchananii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pimpinella buchananii?
Pimpinella buchananii
What is the common name of Pimpinella buchananii?
Buchanan's Burnet
What is the natural habitat of Pimpinella buchananii?
Grasslands, scrub and rocky slopes
Species in the Pimpinella genus
Pimpinella anisoides,
Pimpinella anisetum,
Pimpinella anisactis,
Pimpinella alismatifolia,
Pimpinella ahmarensis,
Pimpinella affinis,
Pimpinella adscendens,
Pimpinella anagodendron,
Pimpinella aromatica,
Pimpinella battandieri,
Pimpinella barbata,
Pimpinella anisum,
Pimpinella acronemastrum,
Pimpinella acutidentata,
Pimpinella cypria,
Pimpinella cumbrae,
Pimpinella dendroselinum,
Pimpinella cretica,
Pimpinella corymbosa,
Pimpinella deverroides,
Pimpinella buchananii,
Pimpinella bracteata,
Pimpinella brachyclada,
Pimpinella erythraeae,
Pimpinella eriocarpos,
Pimpinella etbaica,
Pimpinella favifolia,
Pimpinella schweinfurthii,
Pimpinella schimperi,
Pimpinella saxifraga,
Pimpinella subnigra,
Pimpinella stracheyi,
Pimpinella sikkimensis,
Pimpinella sintenisii,
Pimpinella pruatjan,
Pimpinella procumbens,
Pimpinella pretenderis,
Pimpinella rollae,
Pimpinella robynsii,
Pimpinella rigidula,
Pimpinella rhodantha,
Pimpinella urceolata,
Pimpinella turcomanica,
Pimpinella tomentosa,
Pimpinella tirupatiensis,
Pimpinella tongloensis,
Pimpinella tragium,
Pimpinella inundata,
Pimpinella intermedia,
Pimpinella javana,
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,