Status:
valid
Authors:
Golosk.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 12: 198 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391713
Common Names
- Glacial Parsnip
- Glacial Wild Parsnip
- Glacial Pastinaca
Synonyms
- Pastinaca glacialis (Golosk.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
Description
Pastinacopsis glacialis (also called glacial rock-rose, among many other common names) is a species of shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Alps, and is found in rocky and sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pastinacopsis glacialis is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, coughs, and stomachaches, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pastinacopsis glacialis has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and dark brown. Its seedlings have two cotyledons and a long taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Pastinacopsis glacialis can be done through seed sowing or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Pastinacopsis glacialis
Pastinacopsis glacialis is native to the Arctic and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Pastinacopsis glacialis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pastinacopsis glacialis?
Pastinacopsis glacialis
What are the common names of Pastinacopsis glacialis?
Glacier Parsnip
What is the natural habitat of Pastinacopsis glacialis?
Pastinacopsis glacialis is native to Europe
Species in the Pastinacopsis genus
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,