Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
officinale
ID:
392478

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 245 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391810

Common Names

  • Peucedanum officinale
  • Hog's Fennel
  • Common Hog's Fennel

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Synonyms

  • Peucedanum italicum Mill. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum narbonense Bubani [unknown]
  • Selinum officinale Vest [unknown]
  • Selinum peucedanum Crantz [unknown]

Description

Peucedanum officinale (also called Hog's Fennel, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, and is found in grasslands and open woods. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Peucedanum officinale is used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat digestive issues, respiratory issues, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Peucedanum officinale sub. stenocarpum (Boiss. & Reut.) Font Quer
Peucedanum officinale sub. brachyradium García-Martín & Silvestre

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peucedanum officinale has small yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peucedanum officinale is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Peucedanum officinale

Peucedanum officinale is native to Europe and North Africa.

Peucedanum officinale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peucedanum officinale?

Peucedanum officinale

What is the common name of Peucedanum officinale?

Hog's fennel

Where is Peucedanum officinale 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