Angelica lignescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Reduron & Danton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Gallica 144: 186 (1997 publ. 1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536257
Common Names
- Lignescent Angelica
- Lignescens Angelica
- Angelica lignescens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Angelica lignescens (also called Wood 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, woody leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Angelica lignescens 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 lignescens has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Angelica lignescens is a perennial herb native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the root crown. Seeds should be sown in a moist medium and kept at a temperature of at least 70°F (21°C). Seedlings should be kept in a humid environment and should be repotted when they reach a height of 2-3 inches (5-7 cm).
Where to Find Angelica lignescens
Angelica lignescens is native to North America and can be found in moist meadows and woodlands.
Angelica lignescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Angelica lignescens?
Angelica lignescens
What is the common name of Angelica lignescens?
Woody Angelica
What is the natural habitat of Angelica lignescens?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2639137: Based on the initial data import
Philippe Danton: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danton' in the authors string.
Jean-Pierre Reduron (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reduron' in the authors string.