Family: Apiaceae
Author: L.
Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 236 (1753)
Year: 1753
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Bupleurum
Vegetable: False
Observations: Pyrenees, NE. Spain
Description
The plant known as Thoroughwax, scientifically named Bupleurum angulosum, is a member of the Apiaceae family. First documented in 1753 by the renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus in his seminal work “Species Plantarum,” Thoroughwax has since been recognized for its distinctive characteristics and natural habitat.
Thoroughwax is native to specific regions in Europe, most notably the Pyrenees and northeastern Spain. These areas provide the ideal conditions for this plant to thrive. The Pyrenees, straddling the border between France and Spain, are known for their diverse ecosystems and unique flora, and Bupleurum angulosum is a noteworthy component of this botanical diversity.
Belonging to the Apiaceae family, Thoroughwax shares common traits with other members of this family, such as Apiaceae’s typical compound umbels of small flowers and hollow stems. However, Bupleurum angulosum stands out with its angular stems and specific leaf morphology, which contribute to its identification and classification among botanists and plant enthusiasts.
In summary, Thoroughwax (Bupleurum angulosum) is a fascinating and distinctive plant from the Apiaceae family, originally described by Linnaeus in 1753. Found specifically in the Pyrenees and northeastern Spain, this plant is a unique part of Europe’s botanical treasure trove.
Common Names
En: Thoroughwax
Ca: Llebrenca angulosa
Fr: Buplèvre des Pyrénées, Buplèvre anguleux
Synonyms
- Bupleurum angulosum var. alpinum ((Lapeyr.) Larrival)
- Bupleurum angulosum f. angustifolium (H.Wolff)
- Bupleurum pyrenaeum var. linearifolium (Rouy & E.G.Camus)
- Bupleurum pyrenaeum var. longifolium (Rouy & E.G.Camus)
- Bupleurum pyrenaeum (Gouan)
- Bupleurum pyrenaeicum (Willd.)
- Bupleurum pyrenaeum var. lancifolium (Rouy & E.G.Camus)
- Tenoria pyrenaea ((Gouan) Spreng.)
- Bupleurum pyrenaeum var. alpinum (Lapeyr.)
- Bupleurum angulosum f. lancifolium ((Rouy & E.G.Camus) H.Wolff)
- Bupleurum angulosum f. giganteum (H.Wolff)
- Bupleurum angulosum var. pyrenaeum ((Gouan) Cerceau-Larrival)
- Bupleurum stellatum (Lapeyr.)
Distribution
- France (native)
- Spain (native)
Additional Images
Flower
Taken Aug 18, 2020 by aurelie vautier (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 15, 2018 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Aug 11, 2020 by Llandrich anna (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 5, 2020 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 5, 2020 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
Taken Jun 27, 2019 by Pedrocchi César (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 26, 2022 by Sylvain Piry (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 14, 2020 by López Coronel David (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 19, 2022 by Manuëlle (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 5, 2020 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken Jul 15, 2012 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Jun 19, 2022 by Manuëlle (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 26, 2022 by Sylvain Piry (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 11, 2020 by Llandrich anna (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 5, 2020 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken Jul 22, 2022 by Sylvain Piry (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 11, 2020 by Llandrich anna (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
Taken Jul 27, 2011 by Tela Botanica − Joceline CHAPPERT-BESSIERE (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 21, 2019 by Tela Botanica − France Rosmann (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Jul 15, 2000 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Jul 15, 2000 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Jul 15, 2011 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3640291)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:839036-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Bupleurum angulosum L.)
Specifications
Growth
Bloom months: [‘jul’, ‘aug’]
