Prostrate Marshwort
Apium prostratum
- Native to:
- Antipodean Is., Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chatham Is., Easter Is., Kermadec Is., Namibia, New Zealand, Norfolk Is., Pitcairn Is., South Africa, Tubuai Is., Uruguay
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Apium
- Species:
- Apium prostratum
- USDA Symbol:
- APPR2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Biennial | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small invertebrates
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, fertile, well-drained loam
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in coastal areas; tolerates saline conditions.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with light exposure and consistently moist conditions. May be slow and erratic without optimal moisture.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI