Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , n.s., 6: 390 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536237
Common Names
- Angelica Japonica
- Japonica Angelica
- Angelica Japonica Angelica
Synonyms
- Angelica kiusiana Maxim. [unknown]
- Angelica sieboldii Miq. [unknown]
Description
Angelica japonica (also called Japanese Angelica, among many other common names) is an herbaceous biennial plant native to Japan. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams and rivers. It has large, furcate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Angelica japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and digestive problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Angelica japonica var. boninensis (Tuyama) T.Yamaz.
Angelica japonica var. hirsutiflora (Liu, Chao & Chuang) T.Yamaz.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Angelica japonica is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Angelica japonica 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 japonica
Angelica japonica can be found in the alpine regions of Japan.
Angelica japonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Angelica japonica?
Angelica japonica
What is the common name of Angelica japonica?
Japanese Angelica
What is the natural habitat of Angelica japonica?
Mountain meadows in Japan
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,