Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolium
ID:
432207

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 251 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431539



Common Names

  • Sium latifolium
  • Sium-latifolium
  • Sium Latifolium


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Synonyms

  • Pimpinella latifolia (L.) Stokes [unknown]
  • Sisarum palustre Bubani [unknown]
  • Sisarum macrophyllum Schur [unknown]
  • Sisarum germanorum Schur [unknown]
  • Sium sulcatum Pers. [unknown]
  • Sium latissimum Boreau [unknown]
  • Selinum sium E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Cicuta latifolia Crantz [unknown]
  • Coriandrum latifolium Crantz [unknown]
  • Drepanophyllum latifolium Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Drepanophyllum palustre Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Sium latifolium (also called 'Skirret', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small white flowers and long, thin leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Sium latifolium is an edible plant that is used in salads and soups. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sium latifolium has small white flowers, each with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sium latifolium is a tropical plant native to Europe and Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 meters in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Sium latifolium

Sium latifolium is found in moist meadows and woodlands in Europe.

Sium latifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sium latifolium?

Sium latifolium

What is the family of Sium latifolium?

Apiaceae

Where is Sium latifolium native to?

Europe

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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