Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
officinale
ID:
361484

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.D.J.Koch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 12(1): 101 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360816



Common Names

  • Levisticum Officinale
  • Lovage
  • Common Lovage


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Synonyms

  • Ligusticum levisticum L. [unknown]
  • Angelica levisticum All. [unknown]
  • Angelica paludapifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Hipposelinum levisticum Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Selinum levisticum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]

Description

Levisticum officinale (also called Lovage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to Europe and western Asia. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Levisticum officinale is used as a medicinal plant and has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Levisticum officinale has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Levisticum officinale is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Levisticum officinale

Levisticum officinale can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Levisticum officinale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Levisticum officinale?

Levisticum officinale

What is the common name of Levisticum officinale?

Lovage

What is the natural habitat of Levisticum officinale?

Meadows and pastures

Species in the Levisticum genus

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