Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Moench
Source:
cmp
Year:
1794
Citation Micro:
Methodus : 82 (1794)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391781
Common Names
- Palustre Peucedanum
- Palustred Peucedanum
- Palustring Peucedanum
Synonyms
- Oreoselis pisana (Savi) Raf. [unknown]
- Peucedanum sylvestre DC. [unknown]
- Peucedanum schiwereckii Eichw. [unknown]
- Peucedanum idanense Gand. [unknown]
- Thysselinum sylvestre Hoffm. [unknown]
- Thysselinum palustre (L.) Hoffm. [unknown]
- Thysselinum plinii Spreng. [unknown]
- Thysselinum schiwerekii Besser [unknown]
- Thyselium palustre (L.) Raf. [unknown]
- Thysselinum angustifolium Rchb. [unknown]
- Thysselinum crouanorum Boreau [unknown]
- Selinum palustre L. [unknown]
- Selinum intermedium Besser [unknown]
- Selinum schiwerekii Besser [unknown]
- Selinum tysselinum Crantz [unknown]
- Selinum sylvestre L. [unknown]
- Athamanta flexuosa Juss. ex DC. [unknown]
- Athamanta pisana Savi [unknown]
- Calestania palustris Koso-Pol. [unknown]
- Callisace schiefereckii Hoffm. [unknown]
- Cnidium palustre Rchb. [unknown]
Description
Peucedanum palustre (also called Marsh 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 palustre 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 palustre 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Peucedanum palustre can be done through seed sowing or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Peucedanum palustre
Peucedanum palustre is native to Europe and North Africa.
Peucedanum palustre FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peucedanum palustre?
Peucedanum palustre
What is the common name of Peucedanum palustre?
Marsh Hogfennel
What is the natural habitat of Peucedanum palustre?
It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
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,