Heracleum wilhelmsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 7: 51 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720266
Common Names
- Heracleum wilhelmsii
- Wilhelm's Cow-parsnip
- Wilhelm's Hogweed
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- Selinum wilhelmsii E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
Description
Heracleum wilhelmsii (also called 'Giant Hogweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia and the Caucasus. It is a member of the Apiaceae family and is characterized by its large, white flowers and its large, deeply incised leaves. It typically grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, riverbanks and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Heracleum wilhelmsii is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heracleum wilhelmsii has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped, and its seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heracleum wilhelmsii 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 wilhelmsii
Heracleum wilhelmsii can be found in moist meadows and along streams in Europe and Asia.
Heracleum wilhelmsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heracleum wilhelmsii?
Heracleum wilhelmsii
What is the common name of Heracleum wilhelmsii?
Wilhelm's Cow Parsnip
Where is Heracleum wilhelmsii native to?
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
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:843232-1: Based on the initial data import