Heracleum sommieri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Manden.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Caucas. Sp. Gen. Heracl. : 51 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720212
Common Names
- Sommieri Cow Parsnip
- Sommieri Hogweed
- Sommieri Heracleum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heracleum sommieri (also called Sommier's Hogweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus, Iran, and Turkey. It grows in moist meadows, riverbanks, and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Heracleum sommieri 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 sommieri is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings have large, deeply lobed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heracleum sommieri 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 sommieri
Heracleum sommieri can be found in the Caucasus region.
Heracleum sommieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heracleum sommieri?
Heracleum sommieri
What is the common name of Heracleum sommieri?
Somme's Cow Parsnip
What is the natural habitat of Heracleum sommieri?
It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America
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
Ida Mandenova (1908-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manden.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:843171-1: Based on the initial data import