Pseudopodospermum hispanicum

Pseudopodospermum hispanicum

Pseudopodospermum hispanicum is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is endemic to Spain, where it is known as "Hispanic Pseudopodospermum". This plant is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Taxonomy

The genus Pseudopodospermum is in the family Apiaceae, also known as the carrot or parsley family. The species name "hispanicum" refers to its endemic status in Spain.

Description

Pseudopodospermum hispanicum is a perennial herb that grows up to 50 cm tall. It has a thick, woody rootstock and a branched stem. The leaves are pinnate, with linear or lanceolate segments. The flowers are yellow and arranged in umbels. The fruit is a schizocarp, splitting into two mericarps at maturity.

Distribution and Habitat

Pseudopodospermum hispanicum is endemic to Spain. It is found in the provinces of Madrid, Toledo, and Ciudad Real. The plant prefers dry, rocky habitats and is often found on limestone slopes and in open woodlands.

Conservation Status

The conservation status of Pseudopodospermum hispanicum is not well-documented. However, due to its limited distribution, it may be vulnerable to habitat loss and other threats.

Uses

While there is little information available on the specific uses of Pseudopodospermum hispanicum, many species in the Apiaceae family are used for culinary and medicinal purposes.

See Also

• List of Flora of Spain
• Apiaceae

References

• Flora Iberica (1986–2018). Pseudopodospermum hispanicum. Real Jardín Botánico, CSIC, Madrid.
• The Plant List (2013). Pseudopodospermum hispanicum. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Missouri Botanical Garden.

External Links

• Flora Iberica
• The Plant List