Marsh parsley (Cyclospermum leptophyllum, Sci. Surv. Porto Rico & Virgin Islands 6: 52 (1925))

Family: Apiaceae

Author: (Pers.) Sprague ex Britton & P.Wilson

Bibliography: Sci. Surv. Porto Rico & Virgin Islands 6: 52 (1925)

Year: 1925

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Cyclospermum

Vegetable: False

Observations: Mexico to S. Trop. America

Description

Marsh parsley, scientifically known as Cyclospermum leptophyllum, is a noteworthy species belonging to the Apiaceae family. This plant was detailed in the scientific survey of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in 1925, noted in the study authored by (Pers.) Sprague ex Britton & P.Wilson.

Native to a diverse range extending from Mexico to the southern tropical regions of America, Marsh parsley thrives in marshy environments. This vibrant genus is recognized for its delicate foliage and subtle yet appealing floral structures, which contribute to its common name. The intricacies of its growth patterns and habitat preferences highlight its adaptability to wetland ecosystems.

Cyclospermum leptophyllum is an integral component of ecological landscapes, often playing a crucial role in supporting local biodiversity. The plant’s presence in marshes not only adds to the aesthetic tapestry but also supports various wildlife species that depend on such habitats for survival.

In summary, Marsh parsley stands as a significant example of botanical resilience and ecological importance, flourishing in the moist, rich ecosystems stretching from Mexico down to southern tropical America.

Common Names

Deu: dünnblättriger kreissame
Eng: marsh parsley
Spa: perejil de pantano
En: Marsh parsley, Slender Celery
De: Dünnblättriger Kreissame
Es: Perejil de pantano

Synonyms

• Selinum leptophyllum ((Pers.) E.H.L.Krause)
• Ptychotis leptophylla ((Pers.) Penz.)
• Aethusa leptophylla ((Pers.) Spreng.)
• Helosciadium leptophyllum ((Pers.) DC.)
• Pimpinella leptophylla (Pers.)
• Apium leptophyllum ((Pers.) F.Muell.)
• Apium ammi var. leptophyllum ((Pers.) Kuntze)

Distribution

• Argentina Northeast (native)
• Argentina Northwest (native)
• Argentina South (native)
• Bolivia (native)
• Brazil Northeast (native)
• Brazil South (native)
• Brazil Southeast (native)
• Brazil West-Central (native)
• Chile Central (native)
• Chile North (native)
• Chile South (native)
• Colombia (native)
• Costa Rica (native)
• Ecuador (native)
• El Salvador (native)
• Guatemala (native)
• Honduras (native)
• Mexico Central (native)
• Mexico Gulf (native)
• Mexico Northeast (native)
• Mexico Southeast (native)
• Mexico Southwest (native)
• Nicaragua (native)
• Panamá (native)
• Paraguay (native)
• Peru (native)
• Uruguay (native)
• Venezuela (native)
• Alabama (introduced)
• Albania (introduced)
• Angola (introduced)
• Arizona (introduced)
• Arkansas (introduced)
• Azores (introduced)
• Belgium (introduced)
• Bermuda (introduced)
• Botswana (introduced)
• California (introduced)
• Canary Is. (introduced)
• Cape Provinces (introduced)
• Cape Verde (introduced)
• China North-Central (introduced)
• China South-Central (introduced)
• China Southeast (introduced)
• Cook Is. (introduced)
• Corse (introduced)
• Cuba (introduced)
• Czechoslovakia (introduced)
• Dominican Republic (introduced)
• Easter Is. (introduced)
• Egypt (introduced)
• Ethiopia (introduced)
• Fiji (introduced)
• Florida (introduced)
• France (introduced)
• Free State (introduced)
• Galápagos (introduced)
• Georgia (introduced)
• Great Britain (introduced)
• Greece (introduced)
• Gulf of Guinea Is. (introduced)
• Hainan (introduced)
• Haiti (introduced)
• Hawaii (introduced)
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• India (introduced)
• Iran (introduced)
• Italy (introduced)
• Jamaica (introduced)
• Japan (introduced)
• Jawa (introduced)
• Juan Fernández Is. (introduced)
• Kenya (introduced)
• Korea (introduced)
• KwaZulu-Natal (introduced)
• Leeward Is. (introduced)
• Lesotho (introduced)
• Libya (introduced)
• Louisiana (introduced)
• Madagascar (introduced)
• Madeira (introduced)
• Maryland (introduced)
• Mauritius (introduced)
• Mexico Northwest (introduced)
• Mississippi (introduced)
• Mozambique (introduced)
• Namibia (introduced)
• Nansei-shoto (introduced)
• Nevada (introduced)
• New Caledonia (introduced)
• New Guinea (introduced)
• New Mexico (introduced)
• New South Wales (introduced)
• New Zealand North (introduced)
• New Zealand South (introduced)
• Niger (introduced)
• Niue (introduced)
• Norfolk Is. (introduced)
• North Carolina (introduced)
• Northern Provinces (introduced)
• Northern Territory (introduced)
• Oklahoma (introduced)
• Oregon (introduced)
• Pakistan (introduced)
• Palestine (introduced)
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• Philippines (introduced)
• Pitcairn Is. (introduced)
• Portugal (introduced)
• Puerto Rico (introduced)
• Queensland (introduced)
• Rodrigues (introduced)
• Réunion (introduced)
• South Australia (introduced)
• South Carolina (introduced)
• Spain (introduced)
• Sri Lanka (introduced)
• Swaziland (introduced)
• Taiwan (introduced)
• Tanzania (introduced)
• Tasmania (introduced)
• Tennessee (introduced)
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• Tonga (introduced)
• Transcaucasus (introduced)
• Tubuai Is. (introduced)
• Turkey (introduced)
• Uganda (introduced)
• Victoria (introduced)
• Virginia (introduced)
• West Himalaya (introduced)
• West Virginia (introduced)
• Western Australia (introduced)
• Windward Is. (introduced)
• Zambia (introduced)
• Zimbabwe (introduced)

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Leaf

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Habit

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Flower

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Fruit

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/8350395)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:840899-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Cyclospermum leptophyllum (Pers.) Sprague)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth