Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apiculatum
ID:
575717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Friwald.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Flora 18: 335 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575049



Common Names

  • Bupleurum apiculatum
  • Apiculate Hare's Ear
  • Apiculate Thorowax


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Synonyms

  • Bupleurum apiculatum albicans Velen. [unknown]
  • Bupleurum apiculatum albicans (Velen.) H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Bupleurum apiculatum orphanidesii H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Bupleurum apiculatum subavenium H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Bupleurum apiculatum urumoffii H.Wolff [unknown]

Description

Bupleurum apiculatum (also called Apiculate Bupleurum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, oval leaves with a smooth texture and is found in dry, sunny areas such as meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bupleurum apiculatum is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and as a diuretic. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bupleurum apiculatum has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bupleurum apiculatum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in a light, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Bupleurum apiculatum

Bupleurum apiculatum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Bupleurum apiculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bupleurum apiculatum?

Bupleurum apiculatum

What is the common name of Bupleurum apiculatum?

Pointed Bupleurum

What is the natural habitat of Bupleurum apiculatum?

Bupleurum apiculatum is native to Europe and North Africa.

Species in the Bupleurum genus

Bupleurum abchasicum, Bupleurum acutifolium, Bupleurum aeneum, Bupleurum aenigma, Bupleurum aequiradiatum, Bupleurum affine, Bupleurum aira, Bupleurum aitchisonii, Bupleurum ajanense, Bupleurum alatum, Bupleurum album, Bupleurum aleppicum, Bupleurum alpigenum, Bupleurum americanum, Bupleurum anatolicum, Bupleurum andhricum, Bupleurum angulosum, Bupleurum angustissimum, Bupleurum antonii, Bupleurum apiculatum, Bupleurum asperuloides, Bupleurum atlanticum, Bupleurum aureum, Bupleurum badachschanicum, Bupleurum balansae, Bupleurum baldense, Bupleurum benoistii, Bupleurum bicaule, Bupleurum boissieri, Bupleurum boissieuanum, Bupleurum bourgaei, Bupleurum brachiatum, Bupleurum brevicaule, Bupleurum canaliculatum, Bupleurum candollei, Bupleurum canescens, Bupleurum capillare, Bupleurum cappadocicum, Bupleurum chaishoui, Bupleurum chevalieri, Bupleurum chinense, Bupleurum citrinum, Bupleurum clarkeanum, Bupleurum commelynoideum, Bupleurum commutatum, Bupleurum condensatum, Bupleurum constancei, Bupleurum contractum, Bupleurum croceum, Bupleurum dalhousieanum,

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,