Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
magna
ID:
1068738

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Macbr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 8: 126 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001068076

Common Names

  • Niphogeton magna
  • Great Water Parsley
  • Great Water Celery

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Description

Niphogeton magna (also called Water Parsnip, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to South America. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It grows in shallow water or on wet soil. It is found in wetland habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Niphogeton magna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Niphogeton magna is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and oval-shaped. The seedling has a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Niphogeton magna is a fast-growing, creeping aquatic plant. It can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers a sunny location in the water and can be grown in shallow water or in moist soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Niphogeton magna

Niphogeton magna is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in wetland areas.

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,

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