Angelica edulis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Angelica edulis f. triloba

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, falling into the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Angelica and the specific species name Angelica eduulis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific and localized geographical distribution across parts of East Asia. Its range is notably found within the Russian Far East, specifically encompassing the Kuril Islands. Additionally, the species extends its presence into the neighboring territories of Japan. These maritime and coastal regions provide the unique environmental conditions necessary for its growth. Consequently, its habitat is primarily concentrated within these specific North Pacific island chains.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Angelica edulis is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist in its environment over multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it does not complete its entire biological cycle within a single year but rather establishes a robust root system that supports long-term survival and regrowth. This life strategy enables the plant to navigate seasonal shifts, accumulating energy reserves to support its eventual reproductive phases. Throughout its existence, the plant undergoes various stages of development, transitioning from initial establishment to mature vegetative growth, and ultimately investing significant resources into flowering and seed production to ensure the continuity of its population.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Angelica edulis is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically classified as a forb. While it exhibits structural characteristics that allow it to function as a self-supporting climber, its development follows a pattern that can be described through both liana and vine-like traits, though it remains essentially self-supporting rather than being an obligatory or facultative climber. As a non-woody species, it lacks lignified tissues, maintaining a soft, herbaceous structure throughout its vegetative stages.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Angelica edulis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Edulisin III, Edulisin IV, Edulisin V, Edultin.

Edulisin III

1. Planta medica

Edulisin IV

1. Planta medica

Edulisin V

1. Planta medica

Edultin

1. Planta medica