Status:
valid
Authors:
Makino ex Y.Yabe
Source:
cmp
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 16(4): 83 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536395
Common Names
- Angelica Shikokiana
- Shikokiana Angelica
- Shikoku Angelica
Synonyms
- Peucedanum mayebaranum Koidz. [unknown]
- Angelica mayebarana (Koidz.) Kitag. [unknown]
- Angelica tenuisecta mayebarana (Koidz.) H.Ohba [unknown]
Description
Angelica shikokiana (also called Shikoku Angelica, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the mountains of Japan. 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 shikokiana 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 shikokiana is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Angelica shikokiana is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the root crown. Seeds should be sown in a moist medium and kept at a temperature of at least 70°F (21°C). Seedlings should be kept in a humid environment and should be repotted when they reach a height of 2-3 inches (5-7 cm).
Where to Find Angelica shikokiana
Angelica shikokiana can be found in the mountains of Japan.
Angelica shikokiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Angelica shikokiana?
Angelica shikokiana
What is the common name of Angelica shikokiana?
Shikoku Angelica
What is the native range of Angelica shikokiana?
Asia
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,