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Description
Pleurospermum Uralense, also known as Ural Licorice Root, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Ural Mountains in Russia and Kazakhstan and is commonly used in traditional medicine due to its medicinal properties.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
|---|---|
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Phylum: | Tracheophyta |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Pleurospermum |
Appearance
Pleurospermum Uralense grows up to 60 cm in height and has a stout, furrowed stem with purple spots. Its leaves are alternate, pinnate, and triangular in shape. The flowers are small and white, arranged in umbels. The fruit is a schizocarp and is small, brown, and oval-shaped.
Care Guide
Pleurospermum Uralense requires moderate watering and fertilization. It prefers well-draining soil and partial shade to full sun exposure. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.
Common Pests & Diseases
Pleurospermum Uralense is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, and powdery mildew. It may also be affected by leaf spot and root rot if overwatered.
Habitat
Pleurospermum Uralense is native to the Ural Mountains in Russia and Kazakhstan and grows in rocky areas and meadows at high altitudes.
Question and Answer
1. What are the medicinal properties of Pleurospermum Uralense?
Answer: Pleurospermum Uralense is commonly used in traditional medicine due to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
2. What is the preferred sunlight exposure of Pleurospermum Uralense?
Answer: Pleurospermum Uralense prefers partial shade to full sun exposure.
3. What are the common pests and diseases that affect Pleurospermum Uralense?
Answer: Pleurospermum Uralense is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, powdery mildew, leaf spot, and root rot.
4. What is the hardiness zone of Pleurospermum Uralense?
Answer: Pleurospermum Uralense is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.
Related Plants
- Pleurospermum Camtschaticum
- Pleurospermum Sibiricum
- Pleurospermum Austriacum
References
- https://www.gardenia.net/plant/pleurospermum-uralense
- https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Pleurospermum+uralense
- https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=287667
