Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
sylvestris
ID:
539360

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Hoffm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. Umbell. : 40 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538692



Common Names

  • Anthriscus sylvestris
  • Wild Chervil
  • Queen Anne's Lace


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Synonyms

  • Myrrhis chaerophyllea Lam. [unknown]
  • Myrrhis torquata Schult. [unknown]
  • Myrrhis sylvestris Spreng. [unknown]
  • Ptychotis sylvestris Royle [unknown]
  • Scandix sylvestris Vest [unknown]
  • Anthriscus alpina Jord. [unknown]
  • Anthriscus candollei Rouy & E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Anthriscus chaerophyllea Druce [unknown]
  • Anthriscus elatior Besser [unknown]
  • Anthriscus intermedia Schur [unknown]
  • Anthriscus keniensis H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Anthriscus laevigata Griseb. [unknown]
  • Anthriscus nemorosa Baker & S.Moore [unknown]
  • Anthriscus pilosa Schur [unknown]
  • Anthriscus procera Besser [unknown]
  • Anthriscus sylvestris alpina (Vill.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Anthriscus torquata Duby [unknown]
  • Anthriscus yunnanensis W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Carum sylvestre Baill. [unknown]
  • Caucalis aequicolorum All. [unknown]
  • Cerefolium sylvestre Bubani [unknown]
  • Cerefolium tenuifolium Beck [unknown]
  • Chaerefolium silvestre Schinz [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum affine Steud. [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum alpinum Vill. [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum angulatum Kit. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum ateanum Pau [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum cadonense Schult. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum ghilanicum Stapf & Wettst. [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum infestum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum lactescens Rochel ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum sylvestre L. [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum sylvestre ateanum Pau [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum tumidum Gilib. [unknown]
  • Anthriscus keniensis gracilis H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Anthriscus sylvestris abyssinica A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Anthriscus sylvestris aemula Kitag. [unknown]
  • Anthriscus sylvestris sylvestris [unknown]
  • Peucedanum dissectum (C.H.Wright) Dawe [unknown]
  • Myrrhis chaerophylloides Hance [unknown]
  • Anthriscus sylvestris sylvestris [unknown]
  • Oreochorte yunnanensis Koso-Pol. [unknown]

Description

Anthriscus sylvestris (also called Cow Parsley, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady forests and has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Anthriscus sylvestris is a perennial herb that is used as a food source for livestock and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anthriscus sylvestris sub. mollis (Boiss. & Reut.) Maire

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Anthriscus sylvestris are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon, and the leaves are oval-shaped and arranged in an alternate pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthriscus sylvestris can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several parts and each part can be planted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Anthriscus sylvestris

Anthriscus sylvestris is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Anthriscus sylvestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthriscus sylvestris?

Anthriscus sylvestris

What are the common names of Anthriscus sylvestris?

Cow Parsley

What is the habitat of Anthriscus sylvestris?

It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.

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-2641868: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Georg Franz Hoffmann (1760-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffm.' in the authors string.