Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wheeleri
ID:
537129

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Amer. Naturalist 7: 301 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536461

Common Names

  • Angelica wheeleri
  • Wheeler's Angelica
  • Wheeler Angelica

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Synonyms

  • Angelica dilatata A.Nelson ex J.M.Coult. & Rose [unknown]

Description

Angelica wheeleri (also called Wheeler's Angelica, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America and found in moist meadows and grasslands. It has a stout stem and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Angelica wheeleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues and to improve circulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angelica wheeleri has white to pale pink flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves that are deeply divided and toothed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angelica wheeleri 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 wheeleri

Angelica wheeleri can be found in moist meadows and woodlands in North America.

Angelica wheeleri FAQ

What are the benefits of Angelica wheeleri?

Angelica wheeleri has many benefits, including its ability to reduce inflammation, aid digestion, and act as an antioxidant.

What parts of Angelica wheeleri are used?

The root, leaves, and stems of Angelica wheeleri are used for medicinal purposes.

How do you use Angelica wheeleri?

Angelica wheeleri 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-2639325: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.