Status:
valid
Authors:
Desf.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. : 233 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575666
Common Names
- Plantagineum Bupleurum
- Plantain-leaved Bupleurum
- Plantain-leaved Hare's Ear
Synonyms
- Tenoria plantaginea Spreng. [unknown]
Description
Bupleurum plantagineum (also called Plantain-Leaved Hare's Ear, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bupleurum plantagineum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments. It is also grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bupleurum plantagineum has small, yellow-green flowers with a white lip. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bupleurum plantagineum is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a woody rootstock and a branched stem. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and up to 10 cm long. The flowers are yellow and borne in terminal umbels. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Bupleurum plantagineum
Bupleurum plantagineum can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.
Bupleurum plantagineum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bupleurum plantagineum?
Bupleurum plantagineum
What type of plant is Bupleurum plantagineum?
Herb
Where does Bupleurum plantagineum grow?
Eastern Mediterranean
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,