Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huntii
ID:
531822

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.C.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 6: 384 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531154

Common Names

  • Ammi huntii
  • Hunt's Ammi
  • Hunt's Bishop's-Weed

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Synonyms

  • Petroselinum seubertianum H.C.Watson [unknown]
  • Ammi seubertianum Trel. [unknown]
  • Apium seubertianum Koehne [unknown]

Description

Ammi huntii (also called Hunt's Ammi, among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a creeping stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ammi huntii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ammi huntii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ammi huntii is an annual species of plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a fast-growing species with small, opposite leaves and small, white flowers. Cultivation and propagation: Ammi huntii is easily grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in moist soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ammi huntii

Ammi huntii can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs, throughout Europe, Asia, and North America.

Ammi huntii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ammi huntii?

Ammi huntii

What are the common names of Ammi huntii?

Hunt's Bishop's-weed, Hunt's Bishop's Weed

What is the natural habitat of Ammi huntii?

It is found in wetland habitats such as bogs, marshes, and wet meadows

Species in the Ammi genus

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-2633871: Based on the initial data import
Hewett Watson (1804-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Watson' in the authors string.