Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassipes
ID:
541268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Icon. Fl. Germ. Helv. 21: 9 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540600

Common Names

  • Crassipes
  • Apium
  • Celery

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Synonyms

  • Sium crassipes Spreng. [unknown]
  • Sium limosum Moris ex DC. [unknown]
  • Helosciadium crassipes W.D.J.Koch [unknown]

Description

Apium crassipes (also called Thickstem 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 crassipes 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

Apium crassipes has small white flowers, with a single seed in each flower. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apium crassipes 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 crassipes

Apium crassipes can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Apium crassipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apium crassipes?

Apium crassipes

What are the common names of Apium crassipes?

Thick-stemmed Celery, Thick-stemmed Celery Plant

What is the natural habitat of Apium crassipes?

Apium crassipes 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