Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
reflexum
ID:
599747

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

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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.

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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,