Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
ksu
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 2: 685 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391182
Common Names
- Sikkimensis Pimpinella
- Sikkimensis Parsley
- Sikkimensis Cow Parsley
Synonyms
- Chaerophyllum orientalis (Clarke) P.K.Mukh. [unknown]
- Chaerophyllum reflexum orientalis C.B.Clarke [unknown]
Description
Pimpinella sikkimensis (also called Sikkim Pimpinella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to India. 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 sikkimensis 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 sikkimensis is small and white in color. The seed is small and black in color. The seedling is small and green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pimpinella sikkimensis 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 sikkimensis
Pimpinella sikkimensis can be found in Central and Eastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Pimpinella sikkimensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pimpinella sikkimensis?
Pimpinella sikkimensis
What is the common name of Pimpinella sikkimensis?
Sikkim Pimpinella
What is the natural habitat of Pimpinella sikkimensis?
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,