Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
oleracea
ID:
412165

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Domin) B.L.Burtt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 79: 46 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411497

Common Names

  • Trachymene oleracea
  • Oleraceous Trachymene
  • Oleraceous False Parsley

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Synonyms

  • Didiscus oleraceus Domin [unknown]

Description

Trachymene oleracea (also called Wild Celery, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has a thin stem and small white flowers, and grows in moist areas such as marshes and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Trachymene oleracea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, digestive disorders, and fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trachymene oleracea sub. sedimenta Rye
Trachymene oleracea sub. oleracea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trachymene oleracea is white with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trachymene oleracea is a herbaceous perennial that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Trachymene oleracea

Trachymene oleracea can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Trachymene oleracea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trachymene oleracea?

Trachymene oleracea

What is the common name of Trachymene oleracea?

Oleraceous Caraway

What is the natural habitat of Trachymene oleracea?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

Species in the Trachymene genus

Trachymene montana, Trachymene moorei, Trachymene cussonii, Trachymene cyanantha, Trachymene dendrothrix, Trachymene didiscoides, Trachymene dusenii, Trachymene croniniana, Trachymene grandis, Trachymene erodioides, Trachymene flabellifolia, Trachymene geraniifolia, Trachymene glandulosa, Trachymene glaucifolia, Trachymene anisocarpa, Trachymene arfakensis, Trachymene acrotricha, Trachymene adenodes, Trachymene acerifolia, Trachymene austrocaledonica, Trachymene bialata, Trachymene bivestita, Trachymene celebica, Trachymene hookeri, Trachymene humilis, Trachymene incisa, Trachymene inflata, Trachymene koebrensis, Trachymene ceratocarpa, Trachymene clivicola, Trachymene coerulea, Trachymene composita, Trachymene valida, Trachymene villosa, Trachymene thysanocarpa, Trachymene tripartita, Trachymene umbratica, Trachymene tenuifolia, Trachymene sarasinorum, Trachymene scapigera, Trachymene leptophylla, Trachymene pulvilliforma, Trachymene pilbarensis, Trachymene pilosa, Trachymene psammophila, Trachymene pyrophila, Trachymene rigida, Trachymene rosulans, Trachymene rotundifolia, Trachymene procumbens,

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:849725-1: Based on the initial data import