Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aureum
ID:
575753

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. ex Hoffm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. Umbell. : 115 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575085

Common Names

  • Bupleurum aureum
  • Golden Bupleurum
  • Golden Hare's Ear

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Synonyms

  • Bupleurum aureum macranthum Krylov [unknown]
  • Bupleurum longifolium angustatum H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Bupleurum longifolium aureum (Fisch. ex Hoffm.) H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Bupleurum longifolium aureum (Fisch. ex Hoffm.) Soó [unknown]
  • Diaphyllum aureum Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Bupleurum aureum aureum [unknown]

Description

Bupleurum aureum (also called 'Golden Bupleurum', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a clump-forming habit and grows to a height of 30-50 cm, with lanceolate, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands and scrub, and prefers well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Bupleurum aureum is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and as a diuretic. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bupleurum aureum sub. porfirii Kamelin, Czubarov & Shmakov

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bupleurum aureum has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds and seedlings with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bupleurum aureum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in a light, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Bupleurum aureum

Bupleurum aureum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Bupleurum aureum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bupleurum aureum?

Bupleurum aureum

What is the common name of Bupleurum aureum?

Golden Bupleurum

What is the natural habitat of Bupleurum aureum?

Bupleurum aureum is native to Europe and North Africa.

Species in the Bupleurum genus

Bupleurum abchasicum, Bupleurum acutifolium, Bupleurum aeneum, Bupleurum aenigma, Bupleurum aequiradiatum, Bupleurum affine, Bupleurum aira, Bupleurum aitchisonii, Bupleurum ajanense, Bupleurum alatum, Bupleurum album, Bupleurum aleppicum, Bupleurum alpigenum, Bupleurum americanum, Bupleurum anatolicum, Bupleurum andhricum, Bupleurum angulosum, Bupleurum angustissimum, Bupleurum antonii, Bupleurum apiculatum, Bupleurum asperuloides, Bupleurum atlanticum, Bupleurum aureum, Bupleurum badachschanicum, Bupleurum balansae, Bupleurum baldense, Bupleurum benoistii, Bupleurum bicaule, Bupleurum boissieri, Bupleurum boissieuanum, Bupleurum bourgaei, Bupleurum brachiatum, Bupleurum brevicaule, Bupleurum canaliculatum, Bupleurum candollei, Bupleurum canescens, Bupleurum capillare, Bupleurum cappadocicum, Bupleurum chaishoui, Bupleurum chevalieri, Bupleurum chinense, Bupleurum citrinum, Bupleurum clarkeanum, Bupleurum commelynoideum, Bupleurum commutatum, Bupleurum condensatum, Bupleurum constancei, Bupleurum contractum, Bupleurum croceum, Bupleurum dalhousieanum,

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-2686422: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Georg Franz Hoffmann (1760-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffm.' in the authors string.