Apium prostratum
Sea celery
Apium prostratum, commonly known as prostrate celery, is a unique herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. Often found in coastal or wetland habitats, it is distinguished by its low-growing, spreading habit. This medicinal plant is valued in traditional practices for its diverse bioactive properties and therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Apium prostratum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae. Its taxonomic placement is completed by its designation within the genus Apium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Apium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by the common name Sea Celeery in English, is identified by its scientific name Apium prostratum.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Sea Celery | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution that spans across two different continents. In Southern Africa, it can be found growing within the Cape Provinces and throughout Namibia. Its presence extends to the Australian continent as well, specifically inhabiting the regions of New South Wales and Queensland. Additionally, the species is documented on the remote Norfolk Island. Consequently, the range of Apium prosthatum covers diverse environments from African coastal areas to various parts of Australia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Australia | Norfolk Is. | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
| Australia | Tasmania | WCVP |
| Australia | Victoria | WCVP |
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
| New Zealand | Antipodean Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Apium prostratum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, quinic acid, rosmarinic acid, sagerinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sagerinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |