Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Thiébaut
Source:
cmp
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 95: 18. 1948
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638405
Common Names
- Aleppo Carrot
- Aleppo Wild Carrot
- Aleppic Carrot
Description
Daucus aleppicus (also called Aleppicus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Araceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in moist soils near streams and other water sources.
Uses & Benefits
Daucus aleppicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Daucus aleppicus is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Daucus aleppicus is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept dry during the winter months.
Where to Find Daucus aleppicus
Daucus aleppicus can be found in the Middle East, including parts of Syria, Iraq, and Turkey.
Daucus aleppicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daucus aleppicus?
Daucus aleppicus
What is the common name of Daucus aleppicus?
Aleppo Daucus
What is the natural habitat of Daucus aleppicus?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Daucus genus
Daucus aleppicus,
Daucus aureus,
Daucus bicolor,
Daucus biseriatus,
Daucus broteri,
Daucus capillifolius,
Daucus carota,
Daucus conchitae,
Daucus crinitus,
Daucus crinitus,
Daucus durieua,
Daucus glaber,
Daucus glaberrimus,
Daucus glochidiatus,
Daucus gracilis,
Daucus guttatus,
Daucus hochstetteri,
Daucus involucratus,
Daucus jordanicus,
Daucus microscias,
Daucus minusculus,
Daucus montanus,
Daucus muricatus,
Daucus pumilus,
Daucus pusillus,
Daucus reboudii,
Daucus sahariensis,
Daucus setifolius,
Daucus setulosus,
Daucus subsessilis,
Daucus syrticus,
Daucus tenuisectus,
Daucus virgatus,
Daucus annuus,
Daucus della-cellae,
Daucus elegans,
Daucus insularis,
Daucus mirabilis,
Daucus rouyi,
Daucus tenuissimus,
Daucus decipiens,
Daucus edulis,
Daucus incognitus,
Daucus pedunculatus,
Daucus melananthus,
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,