Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyactis
ID:
576337

Status:
valid

Authors:
Post ex Snogerup

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 124: 373 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575669

Common Names

  • Polyactis Bupleurum
  • Many-rayed Bupleurum
  • Many-rayed Hare's Ear

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Description

Bupleurum polyactis (also called Many-Flowered Hare's Ear, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bupleurum polyactis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments. It is also grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bupleurum polyactis has small, yellow-green flowers with a white lip. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bupleurum polyactis is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bupleurum polyactis

Bupleurum polyactis can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Bupleurum polyactis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bupleurum polyactis?

Bupleurum polyactis

What type of plant is Bupleurum polyactis?

Herb

Where does Bupleurum polyactis grow?

Eastern Mediterranean

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-2687006: Based on the initial data import
George Edward Post (1838-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Post' in the authors string.
Sven Emil Snogerup (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snogerup' in the authors string.