Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subvillosum
ID:
720901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steven

Source:
ksu

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 3: 279 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720234

Common Names

  • Subvillosum Cow Parsnip
  • Subvillosum Hogweed
  • Subvillosum Heracleum

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Description

Heracleum subvillosum (also called Hairy 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 subvillosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heracleum subvillosum has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped, and its seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heracleum subvillosum 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 subvillosum

Heracleum subvillosum is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in the wild in areas of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

Heracleum subvillosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heracleum subvillosum?

Heracleum subvillosum

What is the common name of Heracleum subvillosum?

Hairy Hogweed

What is the natural range of Heracleum subvillosum?

Europe, Asia, and North Africa

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,