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
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.
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 Thapsia genus
Thapsia tenuifolia,
Thapsia transtagana,
Thapsia villosa,
Thapsia meoides,
Thapsia platycarpa,
Thapsia nitida,
Thapsia maxima,
Thapsia gymnesica,
Thapsia asclepium,
Thapsia foetida,
Thapsia garganica,
Thapsia gummifera,
Thapsia cinerea,
Thapsia minor,
Thapsia pelagica,
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,