Apium commersonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 101 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540599
Common Names
- Commersonii
- Apium
- Celery
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Apium commersonii (also called Commerson's Celery, among many other common names) is an annual herb with long, thin stems and small white flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in moist habitats such as meadows, fields, and the edges of ponds and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Apium commersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and has a variety of medicinal uses. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-oxidant properties. It is also used to treat skin diseases, respiratory ailments, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Apium commersonii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Apium commersonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best to divide the plant every few years to keep it healthy and vigorous.
Where to Find Apium commersonii
Apium commersonii can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Apium commersonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Apium commersonii?
Apium commersonii
What are the common names of Apium commersonii?
Commerson's Celery, Commerson's Celery Plant
What is the natural habitat of Apium commersonii?
Apium commersonii is found in wet areas in South America
Species in the Apium genus
Apium annuum, Apium australe, Apium bermejoi, Apium chilense, Apium commersonii, Apium crassipes, Apium fernandezianum, Apium graveolens, Apium insulare, Apium inundatum, Apium larranagum, Apium moorei, Apium nodiflorum, Apium panul, Apium prostratum, Apium repens, Apium santiagoensis, Apium sellowianum,
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-2644028: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.