Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
lowei
ID:
392655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Menezes

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Brotéria, Sér. Bot. 23: 74 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391987

Common Names

  • Lowei Peucedanum
  • Loweid Peucedanum
  • Loweing Peucedanum

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Synonyms

  • Imperatoria lowei Coss. [unknown]

Description

Peucedanum lowei (also called Lowei Hogfennel, among many other common names) is an aromatic herbaceous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thick, fleshy rootstock and grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 m. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Peucedanum lowei 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 lowei 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 lowei 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 lowei

Peucedanum lowei can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Peucedanum lowei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peucedanum lowei?

Peucedanum lowei

What is the common name of Peucedanum lowei?

Lowe's Hog's Fennel

What is the natural habitat of Peucedanum lowei?

Grassy and rocky slopes

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,

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