Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
austriacum
ID:
393221

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoffm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. Umbell. : x (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392553

Common Names

  • Austrian Lovage
  • Austrian Parsley
  • Austrian Celery

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Synonyms

  • Ligusticum austriacum L. [unknown]
  • Ligusticum gmelinii Vill. [unknown]
  • Ligusticum hacquetii Guss. [unknown]
  • Physospermum gussonei Lag. [unknown]
  • Pleurospermum lithuanieum Downar [unknown]
  • Thysselinum grandiflorum Moench [unknown]
  • Tropentis sibiricum Raf. [unknown]
  • Selinum pleurospermum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]

Description

Pleurospermum austriacum (also called Austrian Pleurospermum, 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

Pleurospermum austriacum is used as a food source in some parts of Europe. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurospermum austriacum is a white-greenish color and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are long and thin with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurospermum austriacum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Pleurospermum austriacum

Pleurospermum austriacum is found in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Pleurospermum austriacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurospermum austriacum?

Pleurospermum austriacum

What are the common names of Pleurospermum austriacum?

Austrian pleurospermum, Austrian yam-daisy

What is the habitat of Pleurospermum austriacum?

It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands

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,

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