Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stiriacum
ID:
720896

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayek

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Fl. Steiermark 1: 1192 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720229



Common Names

  • Stiriacum Cow Parsnip
  • Stiriacum Hogweed
  • Stiriacum Heracleum


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Description

Heracleum stiriacum (also called Styrian 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 stiriacum 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

Heracleum stiriacum has white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heracleum stiriacum 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 stiriacum

Heracleum stiriacum is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in the wild in areas of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

Heracleum stiriacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heracleum stiriacum?

Heracleum stiriacum

What is the common name of Heracleum stiriacum?

Stiriac Hogweed

What is the natural range of Heracleum stiriacum?

Europe, Asia, and North Africa

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,