Status:
valid
Authors:
Steven
Source:
ksu
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 3: 260 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720201
Common Names
- Roseum Cow Parsnip
- Roseum Hogweed
- Roseum Heracleum
Description
Heracleum roseum (also called Rose-Flowered Hogweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus, Iran, and Turkey. It grows in moist meadows, riverbanks, and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Heracleum roseum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves can be used as a vegetable, and the stems can be cooked and eaten.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heracleum roseum is white to pale pink in color and has five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heracleum roseum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Heracleum roseum
Heracleum roseum can be found in the Caucasus region.
Heracleum roseum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heracleum roseum?
Heracleum roseum
What is the common name of Heracleum roseum?
Rosy hogweed
What is the natural habitat of Heracleum roseum?
It is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.
Species in the Heracleum genus
Heracleum aconitifolium,
Heracleum aestivum,
Heracleum amanum,
Heracleum amplifolium,
Heracleum amplissimum,
Heracleum angustatum,
Heracleum anisactis,
Heracleum antasiaticum,
Heracleum apiifolium,
Heracleum arcticum,
Heracleum asperum,
Heracleum atlanticum,
Heracleum austriacum,
Heracleum bailletianum,
Heracleum benearnense,
Heracleum bhutanicum,
Heracleum bifarium,
Heracleum bipinnatum,
Heracleum biternatum,
Heracleum branca,
Heracleum branca-ursina,
Heracleum brignoliifolia,
Heracleum canariense,
Heracleum candolleanum,
Heracleum carmeli,
Heracleum carneiflorum,
Heracleum caspicum,
Heracleum caucasicum,
Heracleum ceretanum,
Heracleum chorodanum,
Heracleum cinereum,
Heracleum circassicum,
Heracleum coreanum,
Heracleum crantzii,
Heracleum crenatifolium,
Heracleum cuneiforme,
Heracleum dalgadianum,
Heracleum decipiens,
Heracleum delphinense,
Heracleum dissectum,
Heracleum dubium,
Heracleum egrissicum,
Heracleum elgonense,
Heracleum fastuosum,
Heracleum flavescens,
Heracleum freynianum,
Heracleum glaberrimum,
Heracleum gorganicum,
Heracleum grandiflorum,
Heracleum grossheimii,
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,