Status:
valid
Authors:
Vill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1779
Citation Micro:
Prosp. Hist. Pl. Dauphiné : 24 (1779)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391295
Common Names
- Pimpinella tragium
- Tragus Pimpinella
- Tragus's Pimpinella
Synonyms
- Pimpinella apula Bernh. [unknown]
- Pimpinella canescens Loisel. [unknown]
- Pimpinella triradiata Boiss. [unknown]
- Pimpinella tomiophylla (Woronow) Stankov ex Schischk. [unknown]
- Pimpinella parnassica Boiss. & Heldr. ex Boiss. [unknown]
- Pimpinella longiradiata Boiss. & Heldr. [unknown]
- Pimpinella leucocarpa St.-Lag. [unknown]
- Pimpinella manzanedoi Sennen & Elias [unknown]
- Tragium columnae Spreng. [unknown]
- Tragium petraeum Hoffm. [unknown]
- Tragium apulum Heynh. [unknown]
- Tragium canescens Hoffm. [unknown]
- Apium tragium Caruel [unknown]
- Pimpinella titanophila tomiophylla Woronow [unknown]
Description
Pimpinella tragium (also called Tragic Pimpinella, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has small yellow flowers and prefers dry, sandy soils in sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pimpinella tragium is used as a medicinal plant and also as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pimpinella tragium sub. lithophila (Schischk.) Tutin
Pimpinella tragium sub. polyclada (Boiss. & Heldr.) Tutin
Pimpinella tragium sub. depressa (DC.) Tutin
Pimpinella tragium sub. titanophila (Woronow) Tutin
Pimpinella tragium sub. pseudotragium (DC.) V.A.Matthews
Pimpinella tragium sub. glauca (C.Presl) C.Brullo & Brullo
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pimpinella tragium has small, white flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pimpinella tragium is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring.
Where to Find Pimpinella tragium
Pimpinella tragium can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Pimpinella tragium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pimpinella tragium?
Pimpinellatragium
What is the common name of Pimpinella tragium?
Tragium Pimpinella
What are the characteristics of Pimpinella tragium?
Pimpinellatragium is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white. Its fruits are globose and yellow.
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,