Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 499 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536254
Common Names
- Laxifoliata Angelica
- Angelica laxifoliata
- Lax-Leaved Angelica
Synonyms
- Angelica dielsii H.Boissieu [unknown]
- Angelica erythrocarpa H.Wolff [unknown]
- Angelica fargesii H.Boissieu [unknown]
Description
Angelica laxifoliata (also called Loose-leaved 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, laxifoliata leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Angelica laxifoliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues and to improve circulation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Angelica laxifoliata has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Angelica laxifoliata 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 laxifoliata
Angelica laxifoliata can be found in the wild in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Angelica laxifoliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Angelica laxifoliata?
Angelica laxifoliata
What is the common name of Angelica laxifoliata?
Loose-leaved Angelica
What is the natural habitat of Angelica laxifoliata?
Mountain meadows in California
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,