Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Crantz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1767
Citation Micro:
Cl. Umbell. Emend. : 77 (1767)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599071
Common Names
- Chaerophyllum procumbens
- Trailing Chervil
- Trailing Cow Parsley
Synonyms
- Myrrhis bifida Spreng. [unknown]
- Myrrhis procumbens Spreng. [unknown]
- Chaerophyllum articulatum Bosc ex DC. [unknown]
- Chaerophyllum bifidum Willd. ex DC. [unknown]
- Chaerophyllum boscii Steud. [unknown]
- Chaerophyllum procumbens tainturieri (Hook.) J.M.Coult. & Rose [unknown]
- Chaerophyllum procumbens procumbens [unknown]
- Scandix procumbens L. [unknown]
- Chaerophyllum procumbens boscii DC. [unknown]
Description
Chaerophyllum procumbens (also called Trailing Chervil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows to a height of up to 50 cm. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chaerophyllum procumbens has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, headaches, and respiratory issues. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Chaerophyllum procumbens var. shortii Torr. & A.Gray
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chaerophyllum procumbens has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaerophyllum procumbens is a hardy perennial that grows in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed in fall or spring.
Where to Find Chaerophyllum procumbens
Chaerophyllum procumbens is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Chaerophyllum procumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaerophyllum procumbens?
Chaerophyllum procumbens
What is the common name of Chaerophyllum procumbens?
Procumbent Chervil
What is the family of Chaerophyllum procumbens?
Apiaceae
Species in the Chaerophyllum genus
Chaerophyllum andicola,
Chaerophyllum argenteum,
Chaerophyllum australianum,
Chaerophyllum azorellaceum,
Chaerophyllum basicola,
Chaerophyllum borneense,
Chaerophyllum brevipes,
Chaerophyllum buwaldianum,
Chaerophyllum colensoi,
Chaerophyllum daucoides,
Chaerophyllum eriopodum,
Chaerophyllum guatemalense,
Chaerophyllum gunnii,
Chaerophyllum involucratum,
Chaerophyllum lineare,
Chaerophyllum nanhuense,
Chaerophyllum novae-zelandiae,
Chaerophyllum orizabae,
Chaerophyllum papuanum,
Chaerophyllum plicatum,
Chaerophyllum pulvinificum,
Chaerophyllum pumilum,
Chaerophyllum ramosum,
Chaerophyllum sessiliflorum,
Chaerophyllum taiwanianum,
Chaerophyllum tolucanum,
Chaerophyllum aksekiense,
Chaerophyllum angelicifolium,
Chaerophyllum aromaticum,
Chaerophyllum astrantiae,
Chaerophyllum atlanticum,
Chaerophyllum aurantiacum,
Chaerophyllum aureum,
Chaerophyllum azoricum,
Chaerophyllum bobrovii,
Chaerophyllum borodini,
Chaerophyllum bulbosum,
Chaerophyllum byzantinum,
Chaerophyllum coloratum,
Chaerophyllum confusum,
Chaerophyllum creticum,
Chaerophyllum crinitum,
Chaerophyllum dasycarpum,
Chaerophyllum elegans,
Chaerophyllum hakkiaricum,
Chaerophyllum heldreichii,
Chaerophyllum hirsutum,
Chaerophyllum humile,
Chaerophyllum karsianum,
Chaerophyllum khorossanicum,
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,