Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
hispanicum
ID:
392609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Endl. ex Walp.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 2: 411 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391941

Common Names

  • Peucedanum hispanicum
  • Spanish Hog's Fennel
  • Spanish Hogfennel

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Synonyms

  • Peucedanum atlanticum Pomel [unknown]
  • Imperatoria aragonica Pourr. [unknown]
  • Imperatoria hispanica Boiss. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum hispanicum atlanticum (Pomel) Maire [unknown]

Description

Peucedanum hispanicum (also called Spanish Hog Fennel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. It has a thick, tuberous rootstock and long-stalked, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along the banks of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Peucedanum hispanicum is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peucedanum hispanicum has small, white flowers that are borne in umbels. The flowers are followed by small, round, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have a single, slender stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peucedanum hispanicum is a hardy perennial that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Peucedanum hispanicum

Peucedanum hispanicum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky soils.

Peucedanum hispanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peucedanum hispanicum?

Peucedanum hispanicum

What is the common name of Peucedanum hispanicum?

Spanish hog's fennel

Where is Peucedanum hispanicum native to?

Europe

Species in the Peucedanum genus

Peucedanum tauricum, Peucedanum translucens, Peucedanum siamicum, Peucedanum zenkeri, Peucedanum verticillare, Peucedanum vogelianum, Peucedanum venetum, Peucedanum vaginatum, Peucedanum dehradunense, Peucedanum belutschistanicum, Peucedanum autumnale, Peucedanum austriacum, Peucedanum coriaceum, Peucedanum coreanum, Peucedanum cordatum, Peucedanum ceylanicum, Peucedanum cervaria, Peucedanum paniculatum, Peucedanum palustre, Peucedanum officinale, Peucedanum ostruthium, Peucedanum oreoselinum, Peucedanum rablense, Peucedanum puberulum, Peucedanum ruthenicum, Peucedanum rochelianum, Peucedanum parkinsonii, Peucedanum insolens, Peucedanum hispanicum, Peucedanum gallicum, Peucedanum lowei, Peucedanum lancifolium, Peucedanum latifolium, Peucedanum longifolium, Peucedanum longeradiatum, Peucedanum adae, Peucedanum anamallayense, Peucedanum alsaticum, Peucedanum alpinum, Peucedanum nepalense, Peucedanum nagpurense, Peucedanum multivittatum, Peucedanum muliense, Peucedanum pimenovii, Peucedanum dhana, Peucedanum aragonense, Peucedanum ozhatayiorum, Peucedanum sandwicense, Peucedanum cervariifolium, Peucedanum elegans,

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-2403850: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.