Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
leiocarpum
ID:
1238022

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 1(4): 626 1840

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237360

Common Names

  • Peucedanum Leiocarpum
  • Leiocarpum Peucedanum
  • Leiocarpum Hog Fennel

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Description

Peucedanum leiocarpum (also called 'Smooth Peucedanum', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Peucedanum leiocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peucedanum leiocarpum are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and two opposite, sessile leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peucedanum leiocarpum is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It prefers full sun to partial shade and dry, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Division can also be done in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Peucedanum leiocarpum

Peucedanum leiocarpum is native to Europe and can be found in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

Peucedanum leiocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peucedanum leiocarpum?

Peucedanum leiocarpum

What is the common name of Peucedanum leiocarpum?

Leiocarpum Peucedanum

What is the natural habitat of Peucedanum leiocarpum?

It is found in the western United States and Canada

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 tro-50094113: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.