Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1784
Citation Micro:
Fl. Jap. (Thunberg) 118. 1784 [Aug 1784]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257579
Common Names
- Sium ninsi
- Ninsi Water Parsnip
- Ninsi Marsh Parsnip
Description
Sium ninsi (also called Sium, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to East Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and long-stalked, fan-shaped fronds with small, round leaflets. It is found in shallow water in marshes, ponds, and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Sium ninsi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, fever, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sium ninsi has small, white flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and globular. The seedlings are small, green and have two seed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sium ninsi is a hardy plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame in early spring. When propagating by division, it is best to divide the plant in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Sium ninsi
Sium ninsi can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Sium ninsi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sium ninsi?
Sium ninsi
What is the common name of Sium ninsi?
Ninsi's sium
What type of plant is Sium ninsi?
Herb
Species in the Sium genus
Sium suave,
Sium tenue,
Sium sisarum,
Sium latifolium,
Sium latijugum,
Sium carsonii,
Sium floridanum,
Sium medium,
Sium serra,
Sium ninsi,
Sium ventricosum,
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,