Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutiloba
ID:
536744

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Siebold & Zucc.) Kitag.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 51: 658 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536076

Common Names

  • Japanese Angelica
  • Japanese Angelica Tree
  • Japanese Angelica Root

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Synonyms

  • Sium triternatum Miq. [unknown]
  • Apium ternatum Siebold [unknown]
  • Ligusticum acutilobum Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Angelica acutiloba sugiyamae Hikino [unknown]
  • Angelica acutiloba tsukubana Hikino [unknown]

Description

Angelica acutiloba (also called Japanese Angelica Tree, Japanese Angelica, and Japanese Parsnip, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan, Korea, and China. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as mountain forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Angelica acutiloba is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flowerbeds. It is also used for its medicinal properties, which are used to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Angelica acutiloba var. iwatensis (Kitag.) Hikino
Angelica acutiloba for. lanceolata (Tatew.) Watan. & Kawano
Angelica acutiloba var. lineariloba (Kitag.) Hikino

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Angelica acutiloba is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angelica acutiloba is a perennial plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by division of the root clumps in spring or by seed.

Where to Find Angelica acutiloba

Angelica acutiloba can be found in Japan, Korea, and parts of eastern Asia.

Angelica acutiloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Angelica acutiloba?

Angelica acutiloba

What is the common name of Angelica acutiloba?

Japanese angelica tree

What is the natural habitat of Angelica acutiloba?

Woodland and shady areas

Species in the Angelica genus

Angelica acutiloba, Angelica adzharica, Angelica ampla, Angelica angelicastrum, Angelica anomala, Angelica apaensis, Angelica archangelica, Angelica arguta, Angelica atropurpurea, Angelica biserrata, Angelica brevicaulis, Angelica breweri, Angelica californica, Angelica callii, Angelica canbyi, Angelica capitellata, Angelica cartilaginomarginata, Angelica cincta, Angelica cryptotaeniifolia, Angelica cyclocarpa, Angelica czernaevia, Angelica dahurica, Angelica dailingensis, Angelica dawsonii, Angelica decursiva, Angelica dentata, Angelica duclouxii, Angelica edulis, Angelica furcijuga, Angelica genuflexa, Angelica gigas, Angelica glauca, Angelica gmelinii, Angelica grayi, Angelica hakonensis, Angelica hendersonii, Angelica heterocarpa, Angelica inaequalis, Angelica indica, Angelica japonica, Angelica kangdingensis, Angelica keiskei, Angelica kingii, Angelica komarovii, Angelica laevis, Angelica laurentiana, Angelica laxifoliata, Angelica lignescens, Angelica likiangensis, Angelica lineariloba,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2638973: Based on the initial data import
Masao Kitagawa (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitag.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.