Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chilense
ID:
541264

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 3: 353 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540596

Common Names

  • Chilense
  • Apium
  • Celery

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Synonyms

  • Apium flexuosum Phil. [unknown]

Description

Apium chilense (also called Chilean 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 chilense 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 chilense 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 chilense 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 chilense

Apium chilense can be found in Chile and Argentina.

Apium chilense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apium chilense?

Apium chilense

What are the common names of Apium chilense?

Chilean Celery, Chilean Celery Plant

What is the natural habitat of Apium chilense?

Apium chilense 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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:838039-1: Based on the initial data import