Angelica tomentosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 11: 141 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536428
Common Names
- Angelica Tomentosa
- Tomentosa Angelica
- Woolly Angelica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Angelica tomentosa elata Jeps. [unknown]
Description
Angelica tomentosa (also called Woolly 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 tomentosa is used in traditional Chinese medicine and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Angelica tomentosa is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Angelica tomentosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but will not tolerate waterlogging. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Angelica tomentosa
Angelica tomentosa can be found in moist meadows and woodlands in North America.
Angelica tomentosa FAQ
What are the benefits of Angelica tomentosa?
Angelica tomentosa has many benefits, including its ability to reduce inflammation, aid digestion, and act as an antioxidant.
What parts of Angelica tomentosa are used?
The root, leaves, and stems of Angelica tomentosa are used for medicinal purposes.
How do you use Angelica tomentosa?
Angelica tomentosa can be used in teas, tinctures, and extracts.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2639296: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.