Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
391868

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Wolff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Actas Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. 21: 114 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391200

Common Names

  • Procumbens Pimpinella
  • Procumbens Parsley
  • Procumbens Cow Parsley

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Synonyms

  • Reutera procumbens Boiss. [unknown]
  • Apium procumbens Calest. [unknown]

Description

Pimpinella procumbens (also called Creeping Pimpinella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe. It is an annual herb growing up to 30 cm tall, with a stem up to 1 cm in diameter. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Pimpinella procumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pimpinella procumbens is small and white in color. The seed is small and black in color. The seedling is small and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pimpinella procumbens is a herbaceous perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Pimpinella procumbens

Pimpinella procumbens is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in parts of the continent.

Pimpinella procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pimpinella procumbens?

Pimpinella procumbens

What is the common name of Pimpinella procumbens?

Procumbent Pimpinella

What is the natural habitat of Pimpinella procumbens?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,