Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nodiflorum
ID:
541348

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Lag.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Amen. Nat. Españ. 1(2): 101 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540680



Common Names

  • Nodiflorum
  • Apium
  • Celery


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Synonyms

  • Lavera nodiflora (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Meum nodiflorum Baill. [unknown]
  • Pimpinella nodiflora Stokes [unknown]
  • Tordylium cyrenaicum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Sison nodiflorum Brot. [unknown]
  • Sium stoloniferum Guss. [unknown]
  • Sium radiatum Viv. [unknown]
  • Sium nodiflorum L. [unknown]
  • Selinum nodiflorum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Seseli nodiflorum Scop. [unknown]
  • Cicuta nodiflora Crantz [unknown]
  • Helodium nodiflorum (L.) Dumort. [unknown]
  • Helosciadium hybridum Mérat ex F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Helosciadium muratianum Maire [unknown]
  • Helosciadium nodiflorum (L.) W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Helosciadium stoloniferum Nyman [unknown]
  • Helosciadium nodiflorum purpurascens Maire [unknown]
  • Helosciadium nodiflorum ochreatum Bab. [unknown]
  • Helosciadium nodiflorum radiatum (Viv.) Coss. [unknown]
  • Helosciadium nodiflorum repentiforme Rouy & E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Apium nodiflorum vulgare H.Wolff [unknown]

Description

Apinagia nodiflora (also called Nodding Apinagia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South America and is found in moist habitats such as riverbanks and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Apium nodiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Apium nodiflorum sub. mairei Molina Abril & Sard.Rosc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apium nodiflorum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Apium nodiflorum is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Apium nodiflorum

Apium nodiflorum can be found in wetland habitats in Europe and North America.

Apium nodiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Apium nodiflorum?

Apium nodiflorum

What are the common names of Apium nodiflorum?

Nodiflorum, Nodiflorum Apium

What is the natural habitat of Apium nodiflorum?

Temperate and tropical wetlands

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-2644101: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.