Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
uruguayense
ID:
632818

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mathias & Constance) Constance

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 42: 278 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632150



Common Names

  • Cyclospermum uruguayense
  • Uruguayan Water Parsnip
  • Uruguayan Marsh Parsnip


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Synonyms

  • Apium uruguayense Mathias & Constance [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyclospermum uruguayense 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 uruguayense 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 uruguayense

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

Cyclospermum uruguayense FAQ

What is the common name of Cyclospermum uruguayense?

Uruguayan Cyclospermum

What is the natural habitat of Cyclospermum uruguayense?

It is native to South America

What is the best soil type for Cyclospermum uruguayense?

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-2750159: Based on the initial data import
Mildred Esther Mathias (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mathias' in the authors string.
Lincoln Constance (1909-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constance' in the authors string.