Status:
valid
Authors:
(Asch. & Barbey ex E.A.Durand & Barratte) Spalik, Banasiak & Reduron
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 578 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347047
Common Names
- Daucus della-cellae
- Della-cellae Carrot
- Wild Carrot
Description
Daucus della-cellae (also called Della-cellae's 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 della-cellae 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 della-cellae 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Daucus della-cellae is a tropical plant native to India. It is a biennial 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 della-cellae
Daucus della-cellae can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Daucus della-cellae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daucus della-cellae?
Daucus della-cellae
What is the common name of Daucus della-cellae?
Della-cellae Carrot
What is the natural habitat of Daucus della-cellae?
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
Łukasz Banasiak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banasiak' in the authors string.