Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
536978

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Wolff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 2: 317 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536310



Common Names

  • Shiny Angelica
  • Nitida Angelica
  • Angelica nitida


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Synonyms

  • Angelica chinghaiensis R.H.Shan ex K.T.Fu [unknown]
  • Angelica songpanensis R.H.Shan & F.T.Pu [unknown]
  • Angelica wulsiniana H.Wolff [unknown]

Description

Angelica nitida (also called Shiny Angelica, Shiny Parsnip, and Shiny Parsley, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as mountain forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Angelica nitida is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments such as coughs, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as a diuretic and to reduce inflammation. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angelica nitida has small white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem. The leaves are lanceolate and have a serrated edge.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angelica nitida can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found it best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established before planting them out in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Angelica nitida

Angelica nitida can be found in the mountains of Japan.

Angelica nitida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Angelica nitida?

Angelica nitida

What is the natural habitat of Angelica nitida?

It is native to Japan, Korea, and China.

What are the uses of Angelica nitida?

It is used in traditional Chinese medicine and as a food flavoring.

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,