Heracleum bipinnatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guss. ex DC.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 195 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720022
Common Names
- Bipinnatum Hogweed
- Bipinnatum Cow Parsnip
- Bipinnatum Giant Hogweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heracleum bipinnatum (also called Cut-Leaved Cow Parsnip, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It can grow up to 1.5 meters in height and has large, compound leaves with deeply cut leaflets and umbels of white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Heracleum bipinnatum is a medicinal plant that has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heracleum bipinnatum is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heracleum bipinnatum 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 bipinnatum
Heracleum bipinnatum can be found in Central and Eastern Europe.
Heracleum bipinnatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heracleum bipinnatum?
Heracleum bipinnatum
What is the common name of Heracleum bipinnatum?
Cut-leaved Cow Parsnip
What is the natural habitat of Heracleum bipinnatum?
It is found in moist meadows, riverbanks, and other wet areas
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,
References
Giovanni Gussone (1787-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guss.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:842973-1: Based on the initial data import