Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 19: 185 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536339
Common Names
- Angelica Polymorpha
- Polymorpha Angelica
- Angelica Polymorpha Angelica
Synonyms
- Tilingia coreana (H.Boissieu) Leute [unknown]
- Angelica fallax H.Boissieu [unknown]
- Angelica polymorpha fallax (H.Boissieu) Kitag. [unknown]
- Angelica polymorpha lineariloba T.Yamaz. [unknown]
- Angelica sinuata H.Wolff [unknown]
- Angelica uchiyamae Y.Yabe [unknown]
- Angelica wolffiana Fedde ex H.Wolff [unknown]
- Conioselinum wolffianum (Fedde ex H.Wolff) Nakai [unknown]
- Peucedanum taquetii H.Wolff [unknown]
- Rompelia polymorpha K.Pol. [unknown]
- Selinum coreanum H.Boissieu [unknown]
Description
Angelica polymorpha (also called Variable Angelica, Variable Parsnip, and Variable 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 polymorpha 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 polymorpha 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Angelica polymorpha can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is best planted in the spring or fall and can be divided every three to four years.
Where to Find Angelica polymorpha
Angelica polymorpha can be found in the mountains of Japan.
Angelica polymorpha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Angelica polymorpha?
Angelica polymorpha
What is the common name of Angelica polymorpha?
Many-Form Angelica
What is the native range of Angelica polymorpha?
Europe
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,