Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
peucedanoides
ID:
361433

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1756

Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. II : 13 (1756)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360765

Common Names

  • Laserpitium peucedanoides
  • Peucedanum-like Laserpitium
  • Peucedanum-like Angelica

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Description

Laserpitium peucedanoides (also called Peucedanoid Laserpitium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It is found in moist grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Laserpitium peucedanoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Laserpitium peucedanoides is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laserpitium peucedanoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-draining soil mix. Divisions should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Laserpitium peucedanoides

Laserpitium peucedanoides can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Laserpitium peucedanoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laserpitium peucedanoides?

Laserpitium peucedanoides

What is the common name of Laserpitium peucedanoides?

Peucedan-like Laserwort

What is the natural habitat of Laserpitium peucedanoides?

Dry, open areas in grasslands and scrublands

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,

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