Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aconitifolium
ID:
720648

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woronow

Source:
ksu

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1: 220 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719981



Common Names

  • Heracleum aconitifolium
  • Aconite-leaved Heracleum
  • Giant Hogweed


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Description

Heracleum aconitifolium (also called Aconite-leaved Hogweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It typically grows in moist, grassy meadows, and has large, lobed leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Heracleum aconitifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heracleum aconitifolium has white or pinkish flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heracleum aconitifolium is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Heracleum aconitifolium

Heracleum aconitifolium can be found in Central and Eastern Europe.

Heracleum aconitifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heracleum aconitifolium?

Heracleum aconitifolium

What is the common name of Heracleum aconitifolium?

Aconite-leaved Cow Parsnip

What is the natural habitat of Heracleum aconitifolium?

Heracleum aconitifolium is found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

Species in the Heracleum genus

Heracleum aconitifolium, Heracleum aestivum, Heracleum amanum, Heracleum amplifolium, Heracleum amplissimum, Heracleum angustatum, Heracleum anisactis, Heracleum antasiaticum, Heracleum apiifolium, Heracleum arcticum, Heracleum asperum, Heracleum atlanticum, Heracleum austriacum, Heracleum bailletianum, Heracleum benearnense, Heracleum bhutanicum, Heracleum bifarium, Heracleum bipinnatum, Heracleum biternatum, Heracleum branca, Heracleum branca-ursina, Heracleum brignoliifolia, Heracleum canariense, Heracleum candolleanum, Heracleum carmeli, Heracleum carneiflorum, Heracleum caspicum, Heracleum caucasicum, Heracleum ceretanum, Heracleum chorodanum, Heracleum cinereum, Heracleum circassicum, Heracleum coreanum, Heracleum crantzii, Heracleum crenatifolium, Heracleum cuneiforme, Heracleum dalgadianum, Heracleum decipiens, Heracleum delphinense, Heracleum dissectum, Heracleum dubium, Heracleum egrissicum, Heracleum elgonense, Heracleum fastuosum, Heracleum flavescens, Heracleum freynianum, Heracleum glaberrimum, Heracleum gorganicum, Heracleum grandiflorum, Heracleum grossheimii,

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,