Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
garganica
ID:
410552

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. : 57 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409884

Common Names

  • Thapsia garganica
  • Garganic Thapsia
  • Garganic Carrot

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Synonyms

  • Thapsia praealta d'Urv. [unknown]
  • Thapsia silphia St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Thapsia stenocarpa Pomel [unknown]
  • Thapsia sylphium Viv. [unknown]
  • Thapsia lineariloba Pomel [unknown]
  • Thapsia marocana Pomel [unknown]

Description

Thapsia garganica (also called Gargano Thapsia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Thapsia garganica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Thapsia garganica sub. messanensis (Guss.) Brullo, Guglielmo, Pasta, Pavone & Salmeri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thapsia garganica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, thin, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thapsia garganica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Thapsia garganica

Thapsia garganica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and North Africa.

Thapsia garganica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thapsia garganica?

Thapsia garganica

What is the common name of Thapsia garganica?

Gargan's Thapsia

Where is Thapsia garganica found?

Thapsia garganica is found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

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