Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bermejoi
ID:
541251

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Llorens

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Folia Bot. Misc. 3: 28 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540583

Common Names

  • Bermejoi
  • Apium
  • Celery

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Synonyms

  • Helosciadium bermejoi (L.Llorens) Popper & M.F.Watson [unknown]

Description

Apium bermejoi (also called Bermejo's Celery, among many other common names) is an annual herb with long, thin stems and small white flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in moist habitats such as meadows, fields, and the edges of ponds and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Apium bermejoi 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 bermejoi 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 bermejoi 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 bermejoi

Apium bermejoi can be found in Argentina.

Apium bermejoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apium bermejoi?

Apium bermejoi

What are the common names of Apium bermejoi?

Bermejo Celery, Bermejo Celery Plant

What is the natural habitat of Apium bermejoi?

Apium bermejoi is found in wet areas in South America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2644013: Based on the initial data import
Leonardo Llorens (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Llorens' in the authors string.