Angelica sylvestris
Wild angelica
Angelica sylvestris, commonly known as wild angelica, is a perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. Characterized by its large, umbel-shaped white flower clusters and aromatic foliage, this botanical species has long been valued in traditional herbalism for its diverse therapeutic properties and unique medicinal qualities.
- Scientific name: Angelica sylvestris
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Angelica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Angelica | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various regional names depending on the language and location. In Poland, it is referred to as Dzięgieł leśny, while in Russia, it is called Дудник лесной. In the Serbian language, it is identified as Divlja anđelika (Latin script) or Дивља анђелика (Cyrillic script), and in Finland, its common name is karhunputki.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Dzięgiel leśny | Wikidata |
| ru | Дудник лесной | Wikidata |
| sr-el | Divlja anđelika | Wikidata |
| sr-ec | Дивља анђелика | Wikidata |
| fi | karhunputki | Wikidata |
| de | Wald-Engelwurz | Wikidata |
| nn | Sløkje | Wikidata |
| pcd | Panasse | Wikidata |
| az | Meşə tütəkotu | Wikidata |
| lt | Miškinis skudutis | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated across the northern reaches of the European continent. It can be found growing in the coastal and inland regions of Denmark and Finland. Furthermore, its presence extends to the remote islands of Iceland and the Faroe Islands. The species is also well-established within the varied landscapes of Great Britain. Overall, these locations highlight its preference for Northern European environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Angelica sylvestris, features distinct morphological characteristics that are key to its identification. Its large, compound leaves are deeply divided and provide a lush, green texture to the foliage, often displaying a characteristic serrated edge. During its blooming period, the plant produces numerous small, delicate flowers that are arranged in large, umbrella-like clusters known as umbels, which attract various pollinators to the meadow.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Angelica sylvestris has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Diaphoretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Angelica sylvestris has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |