Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
541376

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Lag.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Amen. Nat. Españ. 1(2): 101 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540708

Common Names

  • Repens
  • Apium
  • Celery

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Synonyms

  • Laoberdes repens (L.f.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Sium repens Jacq. [unknown]
  • Selinum repens E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Helodium repens (Jacq.) Dumort. [unknown]
  • Helosciadium repens (Jacq.) W.D.J.Koch [unknown]

Description

Apium repens (also called Creeping 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 South America and is found in moist habitats such as riverbanks and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Apium repens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apium repens 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 repens 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 repens

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

Apium repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apium repens?

Apium repens

What are the common names of Apium repens?

Repens, Repens Apium

What is the natural habitat of Apium repens?

Temperate and tropical wetlands

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-2644130: Based on the initial data import
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.