Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sisarum
ID:
432187

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431519



Common Names

  • Sium sisarum
  • Sium-sisarum
  • Sium Sisarum


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Synonyms

  • Pimpinella sisarum Jess. [unknown]
  • Pimpinella sisaroidea (DC.) Manden. [unknown]
  • Sium brevifolium hort. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Sium lancifolium M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Sium sisaroideum DC. [unknown]
  • Sium podolicum hort. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Sium podolicum Besser ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Selinum sisarum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Seseli sisarum Crantz [unknown]
  • Apium sisarum Calest. [unknown]
  • Berula lancifolia Besser [unknown]
  • Carum sisarum Baill. [unknown]
  • Sisarum sisaroideum (DC.) Schischk. [unknown]
  • Sium sisarum sisaroideum (DC.) Soó [unknown]

Description

Sium sisarum (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 sisarum 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 sisarum 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 sisarum 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 sisarum

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

Sium sisarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sium sisarum?

Sium sisarum

What is the family of Sium sisarum?

Apiaceae

Where is Sium sisarum 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,

References