Status:
valid
Authors:
Thouars
Source:
cmp
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Equisse de la Flore de l'Isle de Tristan d'Acugna 1808
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540579
Synonyms
- Petroselinum australe Hook.f. [unknown]
- Selinum chrysostomiale E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
- Apium antarcticum Banks & Sol. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
- Apium goughense Baker f. & Wilkins [unknown]
- Apium maclovianum Gand. [unknown]
Description
Apium australe (also called Southern Celery, among many other common names) is an annual herb with long, thin stems and small white flowers. It is native to Australia, and is found in moist habitats such as meadows, fields, and the edges of ponds and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Apium australe is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and has a variety of medicinal uses. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-oxidant properties. It is also used to treat skin diseases, respiratory ailments, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Apium australe is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Apium australe is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best to divide the plant every few years to keep it healthy and vigorous.
Where to Find Apium australe
Apium australe can be found in Australia.
Apium australe FAQ
What is the scientific name of Apium australe?
Apium australe
What are the common names of Apium australe?
Southern Celery, Southern Celery Plant
What is the natural habitat of Apium australe?
Apium australe is found in wet areas in Australia
Species in the Apium genus
Apium annuum,
Apium australe,
Apium bermejoi,
Apium chilense,
Apium commersonii,
Apium crassipes,
Apium fernandezianum,
Apium graveolens,
Apium insulare,
Apium inundatum,
Apium larranagum,
Apium moorei,
Apium nodiflorum,
Apium panul,
Apium prostratum,
Apium repens,
Apium santiagoensis,
Apium sellowianum,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,