Apium prostratum
Sea Celery
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial or perennial.
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Found natively in Africa, Australasia, the Pacific, and South America, Apium prostratum (commonly known as Sea Celery) is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, South-Central Pacific, Southern Africa, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Antipodean Is., Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Cape Provinces, Chatham Is., Easter Is., Kermadec Is., Namibia, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norfolk Is., Pitcairn Is., Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Tubuai Is., Uruguay, Victoria, Western Australia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Washington
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms