Heracleum hypoleucum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vis.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 18: 512 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720099
Common Names
- Heracleum hypoleucum
- White-leaved Heracleum
- Giant Hogweed
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Heracleum hypoleucum (also called Hypoleucum 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 hypoleucum 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 hypoleucum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heracleum hypoleucum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seed in spring or early summer and keep the soil moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Heracleum hypoleucum
Heracleum hypoleucum is native to parts of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
Heracleum hypoleucum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heracleum hypoleucum?
Heracleum hypoleucum
What is the common name of Heracleum hypoleucum?
White-flowered cow parsnip
Where is Heracleum hypoleucum found?
Heracleum hypoleucum is found in 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,
References
Roberto de Visiani (1800-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vis.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:843049-1: Based on the initial data import