Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inundatum
ID:
541311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540643

Common Names

  • Inundatum
  • Apium
  • Celery

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Synonyms

  • Meum inundatum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Sison inundatum L. [unknown]
  • Sium inundatum Lam. [unknown]
  • Selinum inundatum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Seseli inundatum Crantz [unknown]
  • Helodium inundatum (L.) Dumort. [unknown]
  • Helosciadium inundatum (L.) W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle inundata (L.) Sm. [unknown]

Description

Apium inundatum (also called Marsh Apium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in moist habitats such as riverbanks and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Apium inundatum 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 inundatum 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 inundatum is a perennial 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 inundatum

Apium inundatum can be found in wetland habitats in Europe and North America.

Apium inundatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apium inundatum?

Apium inundatum

What are the common names of Apium inundatum?

Inundated Celery, Inundated Celery Plant

What is the natural habitat of Apium inundatum?

Apium inundatum 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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