Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
aureum
ID:
599612

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 2. 1: 370. 1762 [Sep 1762]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598944



Common Names

  • Chaerophyllum aureum
  • Golden Chervil
  • Golden Cow Parsley


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Synonyms

  • Myrrhis aurea All. [unknown]
  • Myrrhis maculata Sweet [unknown]
  • Selinum aureum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Scandix aurea Roth [unknown]
  • Bellia aurata Bubani [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum hybridum Ten. [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum maculatum Willd. [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum monogonum Kit. ex Link [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum temuloides Boiss. [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum temuloides trapezutinum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum trapezuntinum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Croaspila aurea (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Chaerophyllum maculatum Willd. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Chaerophyllum aureum (also called 'Golden Chaerophyllum', among many other common names) is a small, annual herbaceous plant with golden stems and leaves. It is native to South America, and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chaerophyllum aureum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for treating fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaerophyllum aureum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with round, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaerophyllum aureum is a hardy perennial that grows in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed in fall or spring.

Where to Find Chaerophyllum aureum

Chaerophyllum aureum is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Chaerophyllum aureum FAQ

What is the common name of Chaerophyllum aureum?

Golden Chervil

What is the scientific name of Golden Chervil?

Chaerophyllum aureum

What is the family of Golden Chervil?

Apiaceae

Species in the Chaerophyllum genus

Chaerophyllum andicola, Chaerophyllum argenteum, Chaerophyllum australianum, Chaerophyllum azorellaceum, Chaerophyllum basicola, Chaerophyllum borneense, Chaerophyllum brevipes, Chaerophyllum buwaldianum, Chaerophyllum colensoi, Chaerophyllum daucoides, Chaerophyllum eriopodum, Chaerophyllum guatemalense, Chaerophyllum gunnii, Chaerophyllum involucratum, Chaerophyllum lineare, Chaerophyllum nanhuense, Chaerophyllum novae-zelandiae, Chaerophyllum orizabae, Chaerophyllum papuanum, Chaerophyllum plicatum, Chaerophyllum pulvinificum, Chaerophyllum pumilum, Chaerophyllum ramosum, Chaerophyllum sessiliflorum, Chaerophyllum taiwanianum, Chaerophyllum tolucanum, Chaerophyllum aksekiense, Chaerophyllum angelicifolium, Chaerophyllum aromaticum, Chaerophyllum astrantiae, Chaerophyllum atlanticum, Chaerophyllum aurantiacum, Chaerophyllum aureum, Chaerophyllum azoricum, Chaerophyllum bobrovii, Chaerophyllum borodini, Chaerophyllum bulbosum, Chaerophyllum byzantinum, Chaerophyllum coloratum, Chaerophyllum confusum, Chaerophyllum creticum, Chaerophyllum crinitum, Chaerophyllum dasycarpum, Chaerophyllum elegans, Chaerophyllum hakkiaricum, Chaerophyllum heldreichii, Chaerophyllum hirsutum, Chaerophyllum humile, Chaerophyllum karsianum, Chaerophyllum khorossanicum,

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