Heracleum pumilum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vill.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1779
Citation Micro:
Prosp. Hist. Pl. Dauphiné : 26 (1779)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720188
Common Names
- Pumilum Cow Parsnip
- Pumilum Hogweed
- Pumilum Heracleum
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Heracleum pumilum (also called Dwarf 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 m tall, with large, compound leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Heracleum pumilum 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 pumilum 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 pumilum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Heracleum pumilum
Heracleum pumilum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Caucasus region.
Heracleum pumilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heracleum pumilum?
Heracleum pumilum
What is the common name of Heracleum pumilum?
Dwarf hogweed
What is the natural habitat of Heracleum pumilum?
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
Dominique Villars (1745-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:843149-1: Based on the initial data import