Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpigenum
ID:
575696

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jord. & Fourr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Brev. Pl. Nov. 1: 35 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575028

Common Names

  • Bupleurum alpigenum
  • Alpine Hare's Ear
  • Alpine Thorowax

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Description

Bupleurum alpigenum (also called Alpine Bupleurum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, oval leaves with a smooth texture and is found in dry, sunny areas such as meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bupleurum alpigenum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb. It is also used as a food source and for making dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bupleurum alpigenum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate with thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bupleurum alpigenum is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bupleurum alpigenum

Bupleurum alpigenum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Bupleurum alpigenum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bupleurum alpigenum?

Bupleurum alpigenum

What is the common name of Bupleurum alpigenum?

Alpine Hare's Ear

What is the natural habitat of Bupleurum alpigenum?

Bupleurum alpigenum is found in the Caucasus region

Species in the Bupleurum genus

Bupleurum abchasicum, Bupleurum acutifolium, Bupleurum aeneum, Bupleurum aenigma, Bupleurum aequiradiatum, Bupleurum affine, Bupleurum aira, Bupleurum aitchisonii, Bupleurum ajanense, Bupleurum alatum, Bupleurum album, Bupleurum aleppicum, Bupleurum alpigenum, Bupleurum americanum, Bupleurum anatolicum, Bupleurum andhricum, Bupleurum angulosum, Bupleurum angustissimum, Bupleurum antonii, Bupleurum apiculatum, Bupleurum asperuloides, Bupleurum atlanticum, Bupleurum aureum, Bupleurum badachschanicum, Bupleurum balansae, Bupleurum baldense, Bupleurum benoistii, Bupleurum bicaule, Bupleurum boissieri, Bupleurum boissieuanum, Bupleurum bourgaei, Bupleurum brachiatum, Bupleurum brevicaule, Bupleurum canaliculatum, Bupleurum candollei, Bupleurum canescens, Bupleurum capillare, Bupleurum cappadocicum, Bupleurum chaishoui, Bupleurum chevalieri, Bupleurum chinense, Bupleurum citrinum, Bupleurum clarkeanum, Bupleurum commelynoideum, Bupleurum commutatum, Bupleurum condensatum, Bupleurum constancei, Bupleurum contractum, Bupleurum croceum, Bupleurum dalhousieanum,

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 kew-2686369: Based on the initial data import
Claude Thomas Alexis Jordan (1814-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jord.' in the authors string.
Jules Pierre Fourreau (1844-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fourr.' in the authors string.