Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Coult. & Rose
Source:
cmp
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 12: 294 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531212
Common Names
- Ammoselinum butleri
- Butler's Ammoselinum
- Butler's Ammodaucus
Synonyms
- Apium butleri Engelm. ex S.Watson [unknown]
Description
Ammoselinum butleri (also called Butler's bog-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet areas such as marshes, bogs, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Ammoselinum butleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ammoselinum butleri has small yellow flowers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ammoselinum butleri 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: Ammoselinum butleri 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 Ammoselinum butleri
Amoselinum butleri can be found in parts of the Mediterranean region, including parts of southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Ammoselinum butleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ammoselinum butleri?
Ammoselinum butleri
What is the common name of Ammoselinum butleri?
Butler's Sea-parsley
What is the family of Ammoselinum butleri?
Apiaceae
Species in the Ammoselinum 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,