Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
crispum
ID:
745993

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) Fuss

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Fl. Transsilv. : 254 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745326

Common Names

  • Petroselinum Crispum
  • Parsley
  • Curly Parsley

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Description

Petroselinum crispum (also called Parsley, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thin stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height, with small, white flowers and divided leaves. It prefers moist habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Petroselinum crispum is used as a culinary herb and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Petroselinum crispum sub. giganteum (Pau) Dobignard

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Petroselinum crispum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petroselinum crispum is a biennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the roots or by seed. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring and will germinate in 1-3 months.

Where to Find Petroselinum crispum

Petroselinum crispum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Petroselinum crispum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petroselinum crispum?

Petroselinum crispum

What type of plant is Petroselinum crispum?

Herbaceous biennial

Where does Petroselinum crispum grow?

Temperate regions

Species in the Petroselinum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2898243: Based on the initial data import
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
Johann Mihály Fuss (1814-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fuss' in the authors string.