Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
neurophyllum
ID:
1068775

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) Kitag.

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 51: 655 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001068113

Common Names

  • Pterygopleurum neurophyllum
  • Neurophyllum Pterygopleurum
  • Neurophyllum Parsley

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Description

Pterygopleurum neurophyllum (also called Nerve-leaved Pterygopleurum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has large, lobed leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is found in woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pterygopleurum neurophyllum is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterygopleurum neurophyllum has white, 5-petaled flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterygopleurum neurophyllum is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The plant prefers well-drained, fertile soil and is drought tolerant. It does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Pterygopleurum neurophyllum

Pterygopleurum neurophyllum is native to Europe and can be found in wetland areas.

Species in the Pterygopleurum genus

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-1701502: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Masao Kitagawa (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitag.' in the authors string.