Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
eriocarpos
ID:
391723

Status:
valid

Authors:
Banks & Sol.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Aleppo , ed. 2, 2: 249 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391055

Common Names

  • Pimpinella
  • Eriocarpos Burnet Saxifrage
  • Sharp-Fruit Burnet Saxifrage

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Synonyms

  • Pimpinella tenuifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Pimpinella moabitica Post [unknown]
  • Tragium eriocarpum Schult. [unknown]
  • Tragium tenue Sieber ex Link [unknown]
  • Tragium tenuifolium Spreng. [unknown]
  • Chesneya daucoides Bertol. [unknown]
  • Gaytania chesneyana Münter [unknown]
  • Gaytania daucoides Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Pimpinella eriocarpos (also called Wild Anise, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It is found in temperate and subtropical regions, typically in grasslands, open woodlands, and savannas. It has a thick, tuberous root and broad, ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pimpinella eriocarpos is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pimpinella eriocarpos is a white umbel with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pimpinella eriocarpos 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 eriocarpos

Pimpinella eriocarpos is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Greece, Italy, and Turkey.

Pimpinella eriocarpos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pimpinella eriocarpos?

Pimpinella eriocarpos

What is the common name of Pimpinella eriocarpos?

Woolly Burnet

What is the natural habitat of Pimpinella eriocarpos?

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,

References

Daniel Solander (1733-1782): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sol.' in the authors string.
Joseph Banks (1743-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banks' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:846780-1: Based on the initial data import