Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dubium
ID:
720734

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ten.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Fl. Napol. 5: t. 221 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720067



Common Names

  • Heracleum dubium
  • Dubious Heracleum
  • Giant Hogweed


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Description

Heracleum dubium (also called Dubious Cow Parsnip, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Iran. It has a stout stem, reaching up to 2 m in height, with large, deeply divided leaves. It is found in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Heracleum dubium has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are edible and can be used in salads. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as headaches, fever, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heracleum dubium is white and has 5 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heracleum dubium is a hardy perennial that grows in zones 4-8. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed sown in the fall.

Where to Find Heracleum dubium

Heracleum dubium is native to Europe and is found in moist, shady areas in the lowlands of the continent.

Heracleum dubium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heracleum dubium?

Heracleum dubium

What is the common name of Heracleum dubium?

Doubtful Cow Parsnip

What is the natural habitat of Heracleum dubium?

It is native to the Caucasus region of Europe and Asia

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,