Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
saxifraga
ID:
391834

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 163 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391166

Common Names

  • Saxifraga Pimpinella
  • Saxifraga Parsley
  • Saxifraga Cow Parsley

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Synonyms

  • Pimpinella alpestris Schult. [unknown]
  • Pimpinella asopii Orph. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Pimpinella acaulis Krock. [unknown]
  • Pimpinella crispa Hornem. [unknown]
  • Pimpinella dissecta Retz. [unknown]
  • Pimpinella calvertii Boiss. [unknown]
  • Pimpinella rupestris Bory [unknown]
  • Pimpinella rotundifolia Scop. [unknown]
  • Pimpinella pratensis Thuill. [unknown]
  • Pimpinella poteriifolia Schur [unknown]
  • Pimpinella rotunda Dulac [unknown]
  • Pimpinella triloba Hegetschw. [unknown]
  • Pimpinella genevensis Vill. [unknown]
  • Pimpinella hircina Mill. [unknown]
  • Pimpinella ovata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Pimpinella lucida Schur [unknown]
  • Tragoselinum hircinum Moench [unknown]
  • Tragoselinum minus Garsault [unknown]
  • Tragoselinum saxifragum Moench [unknown]
  • Selinum pimpinella E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Apium laconicum Calest. [unknown]
  • Apium saxifragum Calest. [unknown]
  • Apium tragoselinum Crantz [unknown]
  • Carum alpinum (Vest ex Schult.) Baill. [unknown]
  • Carum nigrum Baill. [unknown]
  • Carum saxifraga (L.) Baill. [unknown]
  • Pimpinella saxifraga nana Druce [unknown]
  • Pimpinella saxifraga nana (Druce) P.D.Sell [unknown]
  • Pimpinella saxifraga alpestris Spreng. [unknown]
  • Pimpinella laconica Halácsy [unknown]

Description

Pimpinella saxifraga (also called Saxifrage 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 saxifraga 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pimpinella saxifraga sub. nigra (Mill.) Tzvelev

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pimpinella saxifraga has small, white flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pimpinella saxifraga 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 saxifraga

Pimpinella saxifraga can be found in Central and Eastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Pimpinella saxifraga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pimpinella saxifraga?

Pimpinella saxifraga

What is the common name of Pimpinella saxifraga?

Saxifrage Pimpinella

What is the natural habitat of Pimpinella saxifraga?

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,

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