Status:
valid
Authors:
Aitch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 18: 164 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599079
Common Names
- Chaerophyllum reflexum
- Reflexed Chervil
- Reflexed Cow Parsley
Synonyms
- Chaerophyllum cachemiricum C.B.Clarke [unknown]
Description
Chaerophyllum reflexum (also called Reflexed 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 reflexum 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 reflexum var. acuminatum (Lindl.) Hedge & Lamond
Chaerophyllum reflexum var. dissectum (C.B.Clarke) Hedge & Lamond
Chaerophyllum reflexum var. occidentale Hedge & Lamond
Chaerophyllum reflexum var. tuberosum Hedge & Lamond
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chaerophyllum reflexum has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaerophyllum reflexum 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 reflexum
Chaerophyllum reflexum is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Bulgaria, and France.
Chaerophyllum reflexum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaerophyllum reflexum?
Chaerophyllum reflexum
What is the common name of Chaerophyllum reflexum?
Reflexed Chervil
What is the family of Chaerophyllum reflexum?
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,