Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
ostruthium
ID:
392493

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.D.J.Koch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 12(1): 95 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391825

Common Names

  • Peucedanum ostruthium
  • Masterwort
  • Common Masterwort

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Synonyms

  • Ostruthium officinale Link [unknown]
  • Selinum ostruthium Wallr. [unknown]
  • Selinum imperatoria Crantz [unknown]
  • Angelica officinalis Bernh. [unknown]
  • Angelica ostruthium (L.) Lag. [unknown]
  • Imperatoria aromatica Salisb. [unknown]
  • Imperatoria major Lam. [unknown]
  • Imperatoria major Gray [unknown]
  • Imperatoria ostruthium L. [unknown]
  • Imperatoria trilobata Gilib. [unknown]
  • Imperatoria triternata Viv. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Peucedanum ostruthium (also called Masterwort, 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 ostruthium 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peucedanum ostruthium 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 ostruthium is an herbaceous perennial that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is propagated by division in spring or autumn. The roots should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location in well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Peucedanum ostruthium

Peucedanum ostruthium is native to Europe and North Africa.

Peucedanum ostruthium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peucedanum ostruthium?

Peucedanum ostruthium

What is the common name of Peucedanum ostruthium?

Masterwort

Where is Peucedanum ostruthium 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,

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