Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kaghanica
ID:
1319757

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ishtiaq & Qureshi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Pakistan J. Bot. 43: 2255 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332211



Common Names

  • Angelica Kaghanica
  • Angelica
  • Giant Angelica


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Description

Angelica kaghanica (also called Kashmir Angelica, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in sunny locations.

Uses & Benefits

Angelica kaghanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Angelica kaghanica is white and star-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angelica kaghanica is a fast-growing perennial herb native to Central Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be used for propagation.

Where to Find Angelica kaghanica

Angelica kaghanica can be found in Pakistan and India.

Angelica kaghanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Angelica kaghanica?

Angelica kaghanica

What is the natural habitat of Angelica kaghanica?

Angelica kaghanica is found in the mountains of Pakistan.

What is the flowering season of Angelica kaghanica?

Angelica kaghanica flowers in the summer season.

Species in the Angelica genus

Angelica acutiloba, Angelica adzharica, Angelica ampla, Angelica angelicastrum, Angelica anomala, Angelica apaensis, Angelica archangelica, Angelica arguta, Angelica atropurpurea, Angelica biserrata, Angelica brevicaulis, Angelica breweri, Angelica californica, Angelica callii, Angelica canbyi, Angelica capitellata, Angelica cartilaginomarginata, Angelica cincta, Angelica cryptotaeniifolia, Angelica cyclocarpa, Angelica czernaevia, Angelica dahurica, Angelica dailingensis, Angelica dawsonii, Angelica decursiva, Angelica dentata, Angelica duclouxii, Angelica edulis, Angelica furcijuga, Angelica genuflexa, Angelica gigas, Angelica glauca, Angelica gmelinii, Angelica grayi, Angelica hakonensis, Angelica hendersonii, Angelica heterocarpa, Angelica inaequalis, Angelica indica, Angelica japonica, Angelica kangdingensis, Angelica keiskei, Angelica kingii, Angelica komarovii, Angelica laevis, Angelica laurentiana, Angelica laxifoliata, Angelica lignescens, Angelica likiangensis, Angelica lineariloba,

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

Rizwana Aleem Qureshi (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Qureshi' in the authors string.
Muhammad Ishtiaq: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ishtiaq' in the authors string.