Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
annuus
ID:
1334592

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bég.) Wojew., Reduron, Banasiak & Spalik

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 578 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347046

Common Names

  • Daucus annuus
  • Annual Carrot
  • Wild Carrot

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Description

Daucus annuus (also called Annual Carrot, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Himalayas. It has pinnately divided leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in grasslands and open forests at elevations of 2,000-3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Daucus annuus is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic. It is also used to treat digestive problems, respiratory disorders, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Daucus annuus has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daucus annuus is a tropical plant native to India. It is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are large enough to be transplanted.

Where to Find Daucus annuus

Daucus annuus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Daucus annuus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Daucus annuus?

Daucus annuus

What is the common name of Daucus annuus?

Annual Carrot

What is the natural habitat of Daucus annuus?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas

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,

References

Augusto Béguinot (1875-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bég.' in the authors string.
Jean-Pierre Reduron (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reduron' in the authors string.
Krzystof Spalik (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spalik' in the authors string.
Aneta Wojewódzka: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wojew.' in the authors string.
Łukasz Banasiak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banasiak' in the authors string.