Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 500 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536394
Common Names
- Angelica Setchuenensis
- Setchuenensis Angelica
- Szechwan Angelica
Synonyms
- Angelica henryi H.Wolff [unknown]
Description
Angelica setchuenensis (also called Szechuan Angelica, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the mountains of China. It grows in moist, shady places and has a rosette of basal leaves and an erect stem. The leaves are ovate and the flowers are white or pink.
Uses & Benefits
Angelica setchuenensis 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
The flower of Angelica setchuenensis is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Angelica setchuenensis 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 setchuenensis
Angelica setchuenensis can be found in the mountains of Japan.
Angelica setchuenensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Angelica setchuenensis?
Angelica setchuenensis
What is the common name of Angelica setchuenensis?
Szechuan Angelica
What is the native range of Angelica setchuenensis?
Asia
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Angelica atropurpurea,
Angelica biserrata,
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Angelica breweri,
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Angelica callii,
Angelica canbyi,
Angelica capitellata,
Angelica cartilaginomarginata,
Angelica cincta,
Angelica cryptotaeniifolia,
Angelica cyclocarpa,
Angelica czernaevia,
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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,
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Angelica keiskei,
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Angelica laevis,
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Angelica lignescens,
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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,
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