Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australe
ID:
541247

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

Common Names

  • Australe
  • Apium
  • Celery

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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.

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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 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,