Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
leptophyllum
ID:
632815

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pers.) Sprague ex Britton & P.Wilson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Sci. Surv. Porto Rico & Virgin Islands 6: 52. 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632147



Common Names

  • Cyclospermum leptophyllum
  • Narrowleaf Water Parsnip
  • Narrowleaf Marsh Parsnip


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Synonyms

  • Pimpinella leptophylla Pers. [unknown]
  • Ptychotis leptophylla Penz. [unknown]
  • Sison ranunculifolium Presl ex DC. [unknown]
  • Selinum leptophyllum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Aethusa leptophylla Spreng. [unknown]
  • Apium ammi caespitosum Urb. [unknown]
  • Apium ammi leptophyllum (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Apium ammi nanum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Apium ammi pedunculata Chodat [unknown]
  • Apium andinum H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Apium depressum M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Apium leptophyllum F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Apium leptophyllum dubium Domin [unknown]
  • Apium leptophyllum multisectum Mathias & Constance [unknown]
  • Apium rivulare Larrañaga [unknown]
  • Apium tenuifolium (Moench) Thell. [unknown]
  • Apium wolffianum M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Cnidium tenuifolium Moench [unknown]
  • Cyclospermum ammi Caruel [illegitimate]
  • Helosciadium leptophyllum DC. [unknown]
  • Apium ammi filamentosum (Kuntze) H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Apium ammi filamentosum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Seseli ammi Savi [unknown]
  • Pimpinella domingensis Willd. ex Schult. [unknown]
  • Helosciadium ranunculifolium DC. [unknown]
  • Cyclospermum leptophyllum leptophyllum [unknown]
  • Oreosciadium andinum Rusby [unknown]
  • Helosciadium leptophyllum latifolium Hook. & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Cyclospermum leptophyllum (also called Slender Water-parsnip, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Cyclospermum leptophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyclospermum leptophyllum var. latisectum (Urb.) Constance
Cyclospermum leptophyllum var. multisectum (Mathias & Constance) Constance

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyclospermum leptophyllum has small yellow flowers that are arranged in a head-like cluster. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyclospermum leptophyllum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny spot. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The plants should be kept in a sunny spot and protected from frost.

Where to Find Cyclospermum leptophyllum

Cyclospermum leptophyllum can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Cyclospermum leptophyllum FAQ

What is the common name of Cyclospermum leptophyllum?

Leptophyllous Cyclospermum

What is the natural habitat of Cyclospermum leptophyllum?

It is native to South America

What is the best soil type for Cyclospermum leptophyllum?

It prefers well-drained, sandy soils

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-2750155: Based on the initial data import
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.
Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' in the authors string.