Angelica genuflexa - Kneeling Angelica
| Family: | Umbelliferae |
| Habit: | Perennial |
| Height: | 1 |
| Synonyms: | |
| Range: | E. Asia - Siberia. North-western N. America - northern California northwards to Alaska. |
The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Insects
Soil Information
Kneeling Angelica will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is not necessary for the soil to be well drained.The soil prefers the following PH / acid levels :
- pH of less than 6, Acidic soils
- pH between 6 and 8, Neutral soils
- pH greater than 8, Basic soils
Kneeling Angelica prefers moist soils
Ideal Planting Locations
Kneeling Angelica can grow in semi or areas with no shade.Moist places[60].
Planting places suited to this plant described below.
- Works within dappled Shade
- Grows in a shady edge
Cultivation Details
We have very little information on this species and do not know how hardy it will be in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a deep moist fertile soil in dappled shade or full sun[200]. Plants are reliably perennial if they are prevented from setting seed[200].Edible Uses*
* See disclaimerEdible Rating: 3/5
Young leaves - cooked[257]. Used as a flavouring[172]. Young stems - peeled and eaten raw[172, 257]. Seed - used as a flavouring[172].
- Condiment - the various plants that are used as flavourings, either as herbs, spices or condiments.
- Leaves -
- Stem - this often intergrades into leaves.
Medicinal Uses*
* See disclaimerMedicinal Rating: 1/5
The raw root, or a decoction made from it, has been used as a purgative[257]. A compound decoction of the root has been used to treat headaches and weak eyes[257].
Propagation
Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe since the seed only has a short viability[200]. Seed can also be sown in the spring, though germination rates will be lower. It requires light for germination[200]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a cold frame for their first winter, planting them out into their permanent positions in the spring. The seed can also be sow in situ as soon as it is ripe.Known Hazards
All members of this genus contain furocoumarins, which increase skin sensitivity to sunlight and may cause dermatitis[238].Other Uses
The hollow stems have been used to make drinking straws, whistles and as breathing stems to allow people to remain underwater[257]. The have also been used as containers to collect pitch from Picea sitchensis[257]. The leaves were used as a deodorant by native North Americans. The leaves were chewed and the juice rubbed onto the body to mask the human smell[257].- Containers - Plants, such as gourds, that can be used as containers. Does not include baskets or containers made from wood.
- Deodorant - A pleasant smelling plant that is used on the body to mask the human smell.
- Musical - Specific mention of plants used as musical instruments. Does not include the various woods that can be used for making musical instruments.
- Straw - For drinking with.
Cultivars
no recorded cultivarsReferences
Vascular Plants of the Pacific Northwest.Hitchcock. C. L.
Author: Hitchcock. C. L.
Rating:
Publisher : A standard flora for Western N. America with lots of information on habitat etc. Five large volumes, it is not for the casual reader.
Date of Publication : 1955
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