Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graveolens
ID:
541294

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 264 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540626

Common Names

  • Graveolens
  • Apium
  • Celery

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Synonyms

  • Sison ruta Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Sium graveolens Vest [unknown]
  • Smyrnium laterale Thunb. [unknown]
  • Selinum graveolens E.H.L.Krause [illegitimate]
  • Seseli graveolens Scop. [unknown]
  • Apium australe latisectum H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Apium celleri Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Apium decumbens Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Apium dulce Mill. [unknown]
  • Apium graveolens bashmensis Hosni [unknown]
  • Apium graveolens butronensis D.Gómez & G.Monts. [unknown]
  • Apium graveolens butronensis (D.Gómez & G.Monts.) Aizpuru [unknown]
  • Apium graveolens dulce (Mill.) DC. [unknown]
  • Apium graveolens lusitanicum (Mill.) DC. [unknown]
  • Apium graveolens lusitanicum (Mill.) J.Helm [unknown]
  • Apium graveolens maritimum Dumort. [unknown]
  • Apium integrilobum Hayata [unknown]
  • Apium lobatum Gilib. [unknown]
  • Apium lusitanicum Mill. [unknown]
  • Apium maritimum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Apium palustre Thore [unknown]
  • Apium rapaceum Mill. [unknown]
  • Apium vulgare Bubani [unknown]
  • Carum graveolens (L.) Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Celeria graveolens (L.) Britton [unknown]
  • Helosciadium graveolens Rojas Acosta [unknown]
  • Helosciadium ruta DC. [unknown]
  • Helosciadium rutaceum St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Apium graveolens rapaceum (Mill.) P.D.Sell [unknown]
  • Sium apium Roth [unknown]

Description

Apium graveolens (also called Celery, among many other common names) is a biennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in moist habitats such as riverbanks and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Apium graveolens 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 graveolens 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 graveolens is a biennial herb that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Apium graveolens

Apium graveolens can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Apium graveolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apium graveolens?

Apium graveolens

What are the common names of Apium graveolens?

Garden Celery, Garden Celery Plant

What is the natural habitat of Apium graveolens?

Apium graveolens is found in wet areas in Europe and Asia

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,

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