Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platychlaena
ID:
393176

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Asie Min., Bot. 1: 457 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392508

Common Names

  • Prangos platychlaena
  • Broad-leaved Prangos
  • Platychlaena Prangos

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Synonyms

  • Prangos armena Kotschy & Boiss. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Cachrys platychloena (Boiss. ex Tchich.) Herrnst. & Heyn [unknown]

Description

Prangos platychlaena (also called Prangos platychlaena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It typically grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Prangos platychlaena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Prangos platychlaena sub. engizekensis H.Duman & M.F.Watson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prangos platychlaena is white and has a bell-shaped corolla with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prangos platychlaena is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Prangos platychlaena

Prangos platychlaena is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including Turkey, Greece, and Italy.

Prangos platychlaena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prangos platychlaena?

Prangos platychlaena

What are the common names of Prangos platychlaena?

Large-leaved prangos, large-leaved meadow-parsley

What is the habitat of Prangos platychlaena?

It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands

Species in the Prangos genus

Prangos trifida, Prangos tschimganica, Prangos tuberculata, Prangos uechtritzii, Prangos turcica, Prangos dzhungarica, Prangos denticulata, Prangos crossoptera, Prangos corymbosa, Prangos cheilanthifolia, Prangos carinata, Prangos calligonoides, Prangos lachnantha, Prangos ilanae, Prangos heyniae, Prangos hermonis, Prangos equisetoides, Prangos gaubae, Prangos ferulacea, Prangos fedtschenkoi, Prangos asperula, Prangos akymatodes, Prangos persica, Prangos platychlaena, Prangos odontalgica, Prangos longistylis, Prangos peucedanifolia, Prangos serpentinica, Prangos scabrifolia, Prangos polyactina, Prangos hulusii, Prangos ledebourii, Prangos lipskyi, Prangos ornata, Prangos acaulis, Prangos ammophila, Prangos bucharica, Prangos cachroides, Prangos didyma, Prangos herderi, Prangos latiloba, Prangos meliocarpoides, Prangos pabularia, Prangos uloptera, Prangos papillaris, Prangos abieticola, Prangos multicostata, Prangos eriantha,

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,