Heracleum cinereum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. : 232 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720043
Common Names
- Cinereum Hogweed
- Cinereum Cow Parsnip
- Cinereum Giant Hogweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heracleum cinereum (also called Grey Cow Parsnip, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It can grow up to 1.5 meters in height and has large, compound leaves with toothed leaflets and umbels of white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Heracleum cinereum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are edible and can be used in salads. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as headaches, fever, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heracleum cinereum is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
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Heracleum cinereum can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil. Division of the rhizomes should be done in the spring or fall. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section. The sections should then be planted in the soil.
Where to Find Heracleum cinereum
Heracleum cinereum can be found in woodlands and grasslands in Europe, from the British Isles to the Caucasus.
Heracleum cinereum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heracleum cinereum?
Heracleum cinereum
What is the common name of Heracleum cinereum?
Gray Cow Parsnip
What is the natural habitat of Heracleum cinereum?
It is native to the Caucasus region of Europe and Asia
Species in the Heracleum genus
Heracleum aconitifolium, Heracleum aestivum, Heracleum amanum, Heracleum amplifolium, Heracleum amplissimum, Heracleum angustatum, Heracleum anisactis, Heracleum antasiaticum, Heracleum apiifolium, Heracleum arcticum, Heracleum asperum, Heracleum atlanticum, Heracleum austriacum, Heracleum bailletianum, Heracleum benearnense, Heracleum bhutanicum, Heracleum bifarium, Heracleum bipinnatum, Heracleum biternatum, Heracleum branca, Heracleum branca-ursina, Heracleum brignoliifolia, Heracleum canariense, Heracleum candolleanum, Heracleum carmeli, Heracleum carneiflorum, Heracleum caspicum, Heracleum caucasicum, Heracleum ceretanum, Heracleum chorodanum, Heracleum cinereum, Heracleum circassicum, Heracleum coreanum, Heracleum crantzii, Heracleum crenatifolium, Heracleum cuneiforme, Heracleum dalgadianum, Heracleum decipiens, Heracleum delphinense, Heracleum dissectum, Heracleum dubium, Heracleum egrissicum, Heracleum elgonense, Heracleum fastuosum, Heracleum flavescens, Heracleum freynianum, Heracleum glaberrimum, Heracleum gorganicum, Heracleum grandiflorum, Heracleum grossheimii,
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
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:842998-1: Based on the initial data import