Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ventricosum
ID:
1335201

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Boissieu) Li S.Wang & M.F.Watson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 288(3): 266 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347655



Common Names

  • Sium Ventricosum
  • Swollen Sium
  • Swollen Water Parsnip


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Description

Sium ventricosum (also called Bladder Sium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Asia. It has a short stem and long leaves, and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sium ventricosum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat digestive problems, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a diuretic and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sium ventricosum has small, yellow flowers with purple centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sium ventricosum is a perennial herb native to Thailand. It is best grown in a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. It prefers temperatures between 50-75°F and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Sium ventricosum

Sium ventricosum can be found in China.

Sium ventricosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sium ventricosum?

Sium ventricosum

What is the common name of Sium ventricosum?

Swamp Water-parsnip

What is the natural habitat of Sium ventricosum?

Swamps and marshes

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

Henri de Boissieu (1871-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Boissieu' in the authors string.
Mark Francis Watson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Watson' in the authors string.
Li-Song Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Li S.Wang' in the authors string.