Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
depressum
ID:
393455

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Pimenov & Kljuykov

Source:
ksu

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 111: 527 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392787

Common Names

  • Depressed Yam
  • Pseudotrachydium depressum
  • Depressed Yam

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Synonyms

  • Pimpinella caroides H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Rumia depressa Boiss. [unknown]
  • Reutera caroides Freyn & Bornm. [unknown]
  • Trachydium depressum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Aulacospermum depressum (Boiss.) Kljuykov, Pimenov & V.N.Tikhom. [unknown]

Description

Pseudotrachydium depressum (also called Depressed False-Parsley, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It has an erect stem with alternate, pinnate leaves and small white flowers. It typically grows in open, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudotrachydium depressum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pseudotrachydium depressum are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Pseudotrachydium depressum: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pseudotrachydium depressum

Pseudotrachydium depressum is native to Zimbabwe and can be found in the Mashonaland East and Mashonaland West provinces.

Pseudotrachydium depressum FAQ

What is the common name of Pseudotrachydium depressum?

Depressed Pseudotrachydium

What is the distribution of Pseudotrachydium depressum?

It is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

What is the habitat of Pseudotrachydium depressum?

It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and savannas.

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,

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
Evgeniy Vasilyevich Kljuykov (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kljuykov' in the authors string.