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
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.
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,