Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 251 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536413
Common Names
- Angelica Sylvestris
- Sylvestris Angelica
- Wild Angelica
Synonyms
- Peucedanum angelica Caruel [unknown]
- Selinum pubescens Moench [unknown]
- Selinum angelica Roth [unknown]
- Selinum agriangelica E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
- Angelica sylvestris bernardiae Reduron [unknown]
- Angelica alpina Krock. ex Steud. [unknown]
- Angelica brachyradia Freyn [unknown]
- Angelica ebulifolia Lapeyr. [unknown]
- Angelica elata Velen. [unknown]
- Angelica elatior Dalla Torre [unknown]
- Angelica flavescens Hoffm. [unknown]
- Angelica globifera Freyn [unknown]
- Angelica illyrica Maly [unknown]
- Angelica macrophylla Schur [unknown]
- Angelica major Lag. [unknown]
- Angelica minor Gilib. [unknown]
- Angelica montana Brot. [unknown]
- Angelica nemorosa Ten. [unknown]
- Angelica pratensis J.Presl & C.Presl [unknown]
- Angelica razulii All. [unknown]
- Angelica reuteri Boiss. [unknown]
- Angelica ruthenica Schott ex Ledeb. [unknown]
- Angelica sylvestris elatior Wahlenb. [unknown]
- Angelica villosa Lag. [unknown]
- Angelophyllum dahuricum Rupr. [unknown]
- Archangelica major Lag. [unknown]
- Athamanta sylvestris Weber [unknown]
- Carum angelicifolium Baker [unknown]
- Imperatoria angelica Borkh. ex G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb. [unknown]
- Imperatoria flavescens Besser [unknown]
- Imperatoria montana DC. [unknown]
- Imperatoria sylvestris Lam. [unknown]
Description
Angelica sylvestris (also called Wild Angelica, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the mountains of Europe. It grows in moist, shady places and has a rosette of basal leaves and an erect stem. The leaves are ovate and the flowers are white or pink.
Uses & Benefits
Angelica sylvestris is used in traditional Chinese medicine and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Angelica sylvestris is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Angelica sylvestris is a biennial or short-lived perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but will not tolerate waterlogging. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Angelica sylvestris
Angelica sylvestris can be found in moist meadows and woodlands in Europe.
Angelica sylvestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Angelica sylvestris?
Angelica sylvestris
What is the natural habitat of Angelica sylvestris?
It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.
What are the uses of Angelica sylvestris?
It is used in traditional medicine and as a food flavoring.
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,