Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
croceum
ID:
575859

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Pug. Pl. Nov. Syr. : 16 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575191



Common Names

  • Bupleurum croceum
  • Saffron-flowered Hare's Ear
  • Saffron-flowered Thorowax


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Synonyms

  • Selinum croceum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Bupleurum semiperfoliatum Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Bupleurum croceum (also called 'Saffron Hare's Ear', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in dry, sunny habitats such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bupleurum croceum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, liver and gallbladder diseases, and to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bupleurum croceum 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 croceum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Bupleurum croceum

Bupleurum croceum is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Bupleurum croceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bupleurum croceum?

Bupleurum croceum

What is the common name of Bupleurum croceum?

Saffron Hare's Ear

What is the natural habitat of Bupleurum croceum?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrubland

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,

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