Angelica gigas - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nakai
Source:
cmp
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 31: 100 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536198
Common Names
- Angelica Gigas
- Gigas Angelica
- Angelica Gigas Angelica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Angelica gigas (also called Giant Angelica, among many other common names) is an herbaceous biennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams and rivers. It has large, furcate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Angelica gigas is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and pain. It is also used as a diuretic and to treat urinary tract infections. It has been used to treat skin diseases, and as an antiseptic and astringent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Angelica gigas is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Angelica gigas is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location, as it is susceptible to wind damage. The plant can be divided in spring or autumn, and the seeds can be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Angelica gigas
Angelica gigas is native to North America and can be found in moist meadows, along streams and rivers, and in wetland areas.
Angelica gigas FAQ
What is the scientific name of Angelica gigas?
Angelica gigas
What type of plant is Angelica gigas?
It is an herbaceous biennial plant
What is the natural habitat of Angelica gigas?
It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and wet woods
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-2639084: Based on the initial data import
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.