Heracleum pulchellum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pall. ex Ledeb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 2: 327 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720186
Common Names
- Pulchellum Cow Parsnip
- Pulchellum Hogweed
- Pulchellum Heracleum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heracleum pulchellum (also called Beautiful 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 pulchellum 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 pulchellum is white to pale pink in color and has five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heracleum pulchellum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is typically grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed, division, or root cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Root cuttings should be taken in the fall.
Where to Find Heracleum pulchellum
Heracleum pulchellum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Caucasus region.
Heracleum pulchellum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heracleum pulchellum?
Heracleum pulchellum
What is the common name of Heracleum pulchellum?
Small-flowered hogweed
What is the natural habitat of Heracleum pulchellum?
It is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.
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
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:843146-1: Based on the initial data import