Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
archangelica
ID:
536768

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 250 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536100

Common Names

  • Angelica Archangelica
  • Archangelica Angelica
  • Garden Angelica

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Synonyms

  • Ligusticum angelica Stokes [unknown]
  • Selinum archangelica Vest [unknown]
  • Angelica archangelica norwegica (Rupr.) Nordh. [unknown]
  • Angelica commutata (C.A.Mey. ex Rupr.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Angelica discocarpa (Fries) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Angelica intermedia Schult. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Angelica major Gilib. [unknown]
  • Angelica norwegica (Rupr.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Angelica officinalis Moench [unknown]
  • Angelica procera Salisb. [unknown]
  • Angelica sativa Mill. [unknown]
  • Archangelica archangelica H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Archangelica commutata C.A.Mey. ex Rupr. [unknown]
  • Archangelica discocarpa Fries [unknown]
  • Archangelica littoralis Agardh ex DC. [unknown]
  • Archangelica norwegica Rupr. [unknown]
  • Archangelica officinalis Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Archangelica officinalis litoralis DC. J.Dostál [unknown]
  • Archangelica sativa Besser [unknown]
  • Archangelica slavica Reuss [unknown]
  • Archangelica spuria Wahlenb. [unknown]
  • Archangelica officinalis phyllomana Lange [deprecated]

Description

Angelica archangelica (also called Garden Angelica, Archangel, and Wild Celery, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as mountain forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Angelica archangelica is used as a medicinal plant and as an ingredient in perfumes and liqueurs. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Angelica archangelica sub. decurrens (Ledeb.) Kuvaev
Angelica archangelica sub. litoralis (Wahlenb.) Thell.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Angelica archangelica 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 archangelica can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Angelica archangelica

Angelica archangelica is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows, along streams and rivers, and in wetland areas.

Angelica archangelica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Angelica archangelica?

Angelica archangelica

What is the common name of Angelica archangelica?

Garden angelica

What is the natural habitat of Angelica archangelica?

Garden beds and borders

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,

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