Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 54 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392447
Common Names
- Asperula Prangos
- Prangos asperula
Synonyms
- Cachrys asperula (Boiss.) Herrnst. & Heyn [unknown]
- Ferulago aurantiaca Post [unknown]
Description
Prangos asperula (also called Prangos asperula, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a tall stem with white flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Prangos asperula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antifungal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Prangos asperula sub. haussknechtii (Boiss.) Herrnst. & Heyn
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Prangos asperula are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prangos asperula is a perennial herb that grows in dry meadows and rocky slopes. It is propagated by seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-drained and slightly acidic. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Prangos asperula
Prangos asperula is found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.
Prangos asperula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prangos asperula?
Prangos asperula
What are the common uses of Prangos asperula?
Prangos asperula is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source.
What is the native range of Prangos asperula?
Prangos asperula is native to Central Asia and the Middle East.
Species in the Prangos genus
Prangos trifida,
Prangos tschimganica,
Prangos tuberculata,
Prangos uechtritzii,
Prangos turcica,
Prangos dzhungarica,
Prangos denticulata,
Prangos crossoptera,
Prangos corymbosa,
Prangos cheilanthifolia,
Prangos carinata,
Prangos calligonoides,
Prangos lachnantha,
Prangos ilanae,
Prangos heyniae,
Prangos hermonis,
Prangos equisetoides,
Prangos gaubae,
Prangos ferulacea,
Prangos fedtschenkoi,
Prangos asperula,
Prangos akymatodes,
Prangos persica,
Prangos platychlaena,
Prangos odontalgica,
Prangos longistylis,
Prangos peucedanifolia,
Prangos serpentinica,
Prangos scabrifolia,
Prangos polyactina,
Prangos hulusii,
Prangos ledebourii,
Prangos lipskyi,
Prangos ornata,
Prangos acaulis,
Prangos ammophila,
Prangos bucharica,
Prangos cachroides,
Prangos didyma,
Prangos herderi,
Prangos latiloba,
Prangos meliocarpoides,
Prangos pabularia,
Prangos uloptera,
Prangos papillaris,
Prangos abieticola,
Prangos multicostata,
Prangos eriantha,
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,