Dahurian angelica

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Dahurian angelica
• fragrant angelica

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Thysselinum davuricum
• Callisace dahurica

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apiaceae within the genus Angelica.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within the vast territories of Russia. In the Siberian region, it can be found growing in Buryatiya, Chitа, and Irkutsk. Its presence extends further north into the expansive landscapes of Yakutiya. Additionally, the species is documented within the Russian Far East, specifically in the Amur region. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various parts of the Russian wilderness.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Angelica dahurica is characterized by its preference for diverse, open, and well-drained landscapes. This species typically flourishes in meadows, riverbanks, shrubberies, and stony places, where it can access necessary light and moisture levels. By inhabiting these varied terrains—ranging from the moist margins of watercourses to the more rugged, rocky environments of stony slopes—the plant demonstrates a notable adaptability to different soil textures and microclimates. Its presence in shrubberies and meadows suggests a capability to thrive in transitional zones where sunlight is sufficient yet tempered by surrounding vegetation, allowing it to integrate into complex ecosystem structures.

Habitat :

meadows, rivers, shrubberies, stony places

Life history

The life history of Angelica dahurica is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, meaning it survives for multiple years throughout its existence. As a perennial species, it follows a cyclical pattern of growth, typically emerging from its rootstock during the warmer seasons to develop foliage and eventually produce reproductive structures. Unlike annuals that complete their life cycle in a single season or biennials that require two years to flower, Angelica dahurica maintains a persistent underground presence, often utilizing its thick, fleshy roots to store nutrients that sustain it through dormant periods. This long-term survival strategy allows the plant to establish a stable presence in its natural habitat, repeatedly undergoing cycles of vegetative growth and seasonal maturation.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Angelica dahurica is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, functioning as a self-supporting plant rather than a climber or vine. As a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit aquatic or epiphytic habits and grows independently without parasitic tendencies. The plant's stature is variable, with a height ranging from a minimum of 1 meter to a maximum of 25 meters, although the mean plant height is recorded at approximately 12.08 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

25 m

Plant height mean:

12.0833333333333 m

Plant height min:

1 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Angelica dahurica is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency within its ecological niche. The morphological aspects of its foliage reflect specific dimensions that contribute to its overall physiological capacity for light interception and gas exchange. The leaves exhibit significant variability in size, with a mean leaf length of 4.75 cm, ranging from a minimum of 2.5 cm to a maximum of 7 cm. Complementing these longitudinal dimensions, the leaf width fluctuates between a minimum of 1 cm and a maximum of 2.5 cm, maintaining a mean width of 1.75 cm. These precise structural parameters of the leaf blade influence the plant's surface-area-to-volume ratio, ultimately affecting its transpiration rates and nutrient transport efficiency.

Leaf length max:

7 cm

Leaf length mean:

4.75 cm

Leaf length min:

2.5 cm

Leaf width max:

2.5 cm

Leaf width mean:

1.75 cm

Leaf width min:

1 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Angelica dahurica is characterized by a specific flowering phenology and the development of small, distinct fruits. The flowering period typically centers around July, though the timing can be variable. During the reproductive stage, the plant produces inflorescences that vary in length, with individual flower structures ranging from a minimum of 10 cm to a maximum of 30 cm. Following pollination, the plant develops fruits that are relatively small in dimension. These fruits exhibit a mean length of 0.55 cm, with individual lengths ranging from a minimum of 0.4 cm to a maximum of 0.7 cm. Similarly, the fruit width shows measurable variation, maintaining a mean width of 0.5 cm, while individual widths fluctuate between a minimum of 0.4 cm and a maximum of 0.6 cm.

Flower length max:

30 cm

Flower length min:

10 cm

Flowering time :

Jul

Fruit length max:

0.7 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.55 cm

Fruit length min:

0.4 cm

Fruit width max:

0.6 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.5 cm

Fruit width min:

0.4 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Angelica dahurica has 4 reported plant parts identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, leaf, flower, rhizome.

Root

1. Shi yan sheng wu xue bao
2. Phytochemistry
3. International immunopharmacology
4. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
5. Archives of pharmacal research

Leaf

1. Heliyon
2. Shi yan sheng wu xue bao

Flower

1. Shi yan sheng wu xue bao

Rhizome

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Chemicals

Angelica dahurica has 80 reported phytochemicals identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include IMPERATORIN, Isoimperatorin, Coumarins, Oxypeucedanin hydrate, Byakangelicin.

IMPERATORIN

1. Dr. Duke
2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
3. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
4. Archives of pharmacal research
5. Communications biology

Isoimperatorin

1. Dr. Duke
2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
3. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
4. Archives of pharmacal research
5. Communications biology

Coumarins

1. Heliyon
2. Journal of clinical medicine
3. Communications biology
4. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
5. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Oxypeucedanin hydrate

1. Dr. Duke
2. Archives of pharmacal research
3. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
4. Phytochemical analysis : PCA
5. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Byakangelicin

1. Dr. Duke
2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
3. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
4. Phytochemical analysis : PCA
5. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Oxypeucedanin

1. Dr. Duke
2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
3. Phytochemical analysis : PCA
4. Experimental and therapeutic medicine
5. Journal of ethnopharmacology

coumarin

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
2. Phytochemistry
3. Frontiers in plant science
4. International journal of molecular sciences
5. Gene

Phellopterin

1. Dr. Duke
2. International immunopharmacology
3. Phytochemical analysis : PCA
4. Experimental and therapeutic medicine
5. Phytochemistry

Byakangelicol

1. Dr. Duke
2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
3. Phytochemical analysis : PCA
4. Experimental and therapeutic medicine

Xanthotoxol

1. Dr. Duke
2. Communications biology
3. Phytochemical analysis : PCA
4. Experimental and therapeutic medicine

Activities

Angelica dahurica has 232 reported activities identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Diuretic, ACE-Inhibitor, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allelochemic.

Analgesic

1. Dr. Duke
2. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Diuretic

1. Dr. Duke
2. Current medicinal chemistry

ACE-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

Allelochemic

1. Dr. Duke

Anesthetic

1. Dr. Duke

Angiogenic

1. PloS one

Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker

1. Dr. Duke

AntiBPH

1. Dr. Duke

AntiCFS

1. Dr. Duke

Medicinal Uses

Angelica dahurica has 29 reported medicinal uses identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include acne, cancer, common cold, influenza, abscess.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations