Longleaf (Falcaria vulgaris, Syst. Verz. Erf.: 176 (1800))

Family: Apiaceae

Author: Bernh.

Bibliography: Syst. Verz. Erf.: 176 (1800)

Year: 1800

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Falcaria

Vegetable: False

Observations: SC. Europe, Medit. to C. Asia

Description

Longleaf, scientifically known as Falcaria vulgaris, is a notable member of the family Apiaceae. The species was first systematically recorded in 1800 by the botanist Bernh, as referenced in the Systematic Verz. Erf. Longleaf is native to a wide expanse spanning Southern Europe, the Mediterranean, and Central Asia, showcasing its adaptability to various climates and terrains within these regions.

The plant is characterized by its distinctive foliage that resembles that of a falcon’s fin, which may be the origin of its scientific name, Falcaria. Known for its notable long leaves, this species has adapted to the diverse habitats ranging from the mild, temperate environments of southern Europe to the more arid and continental climates found in Central Asia.

As a member of the Apiaceae family, Longleaf shares familial traits with other well-known herbs and plants like carrots, parsley, and celery, often featuring an umbel-shaped inflorescence which is typical of this group. The plant is an essential part of the ecosystems it inhabits, contributing to the biodiversity and functioning of these natural environments.

Longleaf’s appearance and characteristics also make it of interest to gardeners and herbalists, although its primary value lies in its ecological role. Its resilience and ability to thrive across a broad geographic range make it a fascinating subject for botanical study and an important species within its native flora.

Common Names

Dan: almindelig seglblad, rejnfan, seglblad, stor gedeskæg, stor tusindstråle
Fin: auringontähti, pietaryrtti
Deu: gewöhnliche sichelmöhre, sichelmöhre
Nor: gotlandsgeitskjegg, reinfann, tusenstråle
Swe: gotländsk haverrot, renfana, stor haverrot, strålöga, skärblad, skärfloka
Eng: longleaf, sickleweed
Lit: paprastasis lietvaris
Nld: sikkelkruid
Fra: falcaire
Est: harilik sirpputk
Lav: parast
Nob: sagkjeks
Nno: sagkjeks
Cym: hirddail
En: Longleaf, Sickleweed
Ar: هيردان
Hy: Սիբեխ սովորական
Be: Сярпок звычайны
Bg: Обикновен сърпец
Cs: Srpek obecný
Da: Almindelig seglblad, Rejnfan, Seglblad, Stor Gedeskæg, Stor tusindstråle
Nl: Sikkelkruid
Et: Harilik sirpputk
Fi: Sirppiputki, Auringontähti, Pietaryrtti
Fr: Falcaire, Falcaire commune, Falcaire de Rivin
Ka: Ჩვეულებრივი კოფრჩხილა
De: Sichel-Möhre, Gewöhnliche Sichelmöhre, Sichelmöhre, Sicheldolde
He: חרמשית השדות
It: Falcaria comune
Kk: Қарғатұяқ
Lv: Parast
Lt: Liaugara, Paprastasis lietvaris
No: Gotlandsgeitskjegg, Reinfann, Tusenstråle
Nb: Sagkjeks
Nn: Sagkjeks
Fa: پاغازه
Pl: Sierpnica pospolita
Ru: Резак обыкновенный
Es: Falcaria vulgar
Sv: Skärblad, Gotländsk haverrot, Renfana, Stor haverrot, Strålöga, Skärfloka
Uk: Різак звичайний
Cy: Hirddail

Synonyms

• Falcaria rivini (Host)
• Falcaria persica (Stapf & Wettst.)
• Falcaria falcaria ((L.) H.Karst.)
• Falcaria neglectissima (Klokov)
• Carum falcaria ((L.) Lange)
• Helosciadium falcaria ((L.) Hegetschw.)
• Bunium falcaria ((L.) M.Bieb.)
• Falcaria sioides ((Wibel) Asch.)
• Sium falcaria (L.)
• Critamus falcaria ((L.) Rchb.)
• Critamus agrestis ((Hoffm.) Besser)
• Selinum falcaria ((L.) E.H.L.Krause)
• Falcaria glauca (Dulac)
• Sium falcatum (Dubois)
• Falcaria serrata (St.-Lag.)
• Prionitis falcata (Delarbre)
• Drepanophyllum agreste (Hoffm.)
• Drepanophyllum sioides (Wibel)
• Prionitis falcaria ((L.) Dumort.)
• Drepanophyllum falcaria ((L.) Desv.)
• Falcaria agrestis ((Hoffm.) Sweet)
• Seseli falcaria ((L.) Crantz)

Distribution

• Afghanistan (native)
• Albania (native)
• Altay (native)
• Austria (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Cyprus (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• France (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Iran (native)
• Iraq (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Kirgizstan (native)
• Krym (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Palestine (native)
• Poland (native)
• Romania (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Spain (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Tadzhikistan (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Turkmenistan (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Uzbekistan (native)
• West Siberia (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Belgium (introduced)
• Denmark (introduced)
• Great Britain (introduced)
• Illinois (introduced)
• Iowa (introduced)
• Irkutsk (introduced)
• Kansas (introduced)
• Krasnoyarsk (introduced)
• Louisiana (introduced)
• Masachusettes (introduced)
• Missouri (introduced)
• Nebraska (introduced)
• Netherlands (introduced)
• New York (introduced)
• Oklahoma (introduced)
• Pennsylvania (introduced)
• South Dakota (introduced)
• Sweden (introduced)
• Virginia (introduced)
• West Virginia (introduced)
• Wisconsin (introduced)
• Wyoming (introduced)

Additional Images

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Flower

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Fruit

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Habit

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Leaf

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Bark

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Other

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5371782)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:842163-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Falcaria vulgaris Bernh.)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 8.0

Ph minimum: 7.5

Light: 7

Atmospheric humidity: 4

Bloom months: [‘jul’, ‘aug’, ‘sep’]

Soil nutriments: 6