Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
branca
ID:
720691

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. : 400 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720024



Common Names

  • Branca Hogweed
  • Branca Cow Parsnip
  • Branca Giant Hogweed


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Description

Heracleum branca (also called White 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 toothed leaflets and umbels of white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Heracleum branca 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 branca 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Heracleum branca can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil. Division of the rhizomes should be done in the spring or fall. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section. The sections should then be planted in the soil.

Where to Find Heracleum branca

Heracleum branca can be found in Central and Eastern Europe.

Heracleum branca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heracleum branca?

Heracleum branca

What is the common name of Heracleum branca?

White Cow Parsnip

What is the natural habitat of Heracleum branca?

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,