Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. (Torr. & A. Gray) 1(4): 644. 1840 [Jun 1840]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540445
Common Names
- Apiastrum Angustifolium
- Angustifolium Apiastrum
- Apiastrum
Synonyms
- Aethusa capillacea Nutt. ex DC. [unknown]
- Apiastrum angustifolium tenellum Nutt. [unknown]
- Apiastrum latifolium Nutt. [unknown]
- Discopleura capillacea Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
Description
Apiastrum angustifolium (also called Narrow-leaved Apiastrum, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to North America and is found in moist habitats such as riverbanks and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Apiastrum angustifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Apiastrum angustifolium has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Apiastrum angustifolium can be propagated from seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. The seedlings should emerge within a few weeks. For division, carefully dig up the plant and divide it into smaller pieces. Plant the pieces in a well-drained soil mix and water the soil regularly and keep it moist.
Where to Find Apiastrum angustifolium
Apiastrum angustifolium can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist meadows, woods, and other wet habitats.
Apiastrum angustifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Apiastrum angustifolium?
Apiastrum angustifolium
What type of plant is Apiastrum angustifolium?
Apiastrum angustifolium is a perennial herb
Where is Apiastrum angustifolium found?
Apiastrum angustifolium is found in North America
Species in the Apiastrum 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,