Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
persicus
ID:
555598

Status:
valid

Authors:
Drude

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(8): 157 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000554930

Common Names

  • Astrodaucus Persicus
  • Persian Astrodaucus
  • Iranian Astrodaucus

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Synonyms

  • Daucus atropatanus Steven [unknown]
  • Daucus persicus Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Astrodaucus persicus (also called Persian astrodaucus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in dry, open areas. It has small, pinnate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Astrodaucus persicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Astrodaucus persicus are small and white in color. The seed is a small, black legume. The seedlings are small and have a white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astrodaucus persicus is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Astrodaucus persicus should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Astrodaucus persicus

Astrodaucus persicus is native to Iran and Iraq.

Astrodaucus persicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astrodaucus persicus?

Astrodaucus persicus

What is the common name of Astrodaucus persicus?

Persian Astrodaucus

What is the natural habitat of Astrodaucus persicus?

Coastal areas of the Mediterranean

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