Heracleum pratense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jord. ex F.W.Schultz
Source:
ksu
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Arch. Fl. France Allemagne : 316 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720182
Common Names
- Downy Cow Parsnip
- Downy Hogweed
- Pratense Heracleum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heracleum pratense (also called Meadow Cow Parsnip, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family Apiaceae. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and it grows in moist meadows, riverbanks, and damp woods. It is a biennial plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall, with large, compound leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Heracleum pratense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves can be used as a vegetable, and the stems can be cooked and eaten.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heracleum pratense is white and has a large number of petals. The seed is small and round, with a rough surface. The seedlings are short and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heracleum pratense is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to North America. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established. It can be pruned to shape and is deer resistant.
Where to Find Heracleum pratense
Heracleum pratense is native to parts of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
Heracleum pratense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heracleum pratense?
Heracleum pratense
What is the common name of Heracleum pratense?
Meadow hogweed
What is the natural habitat of Heracleum pratense?
It is native to 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
Claude Thomas Alexis Jordan (1814-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jord.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Schultz (1804-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.W.Schultz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:843142-1: Based on the initial data import