Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melananthus
ID:
1416884

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst.) Reduron, Spalik & Banasiak

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 578 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429349

Common Names

  • Daucus melananthus
  • Black Carrot
  • Black-Fruited Wild Carrot

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Description

Daucus melananthus (also called Black Carrot, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is a herb with erect stems and a spreading habit, growing up to 1m tall. It prefers full sun and moist soils, and is commonly found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Daucus melananthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Daucus melananthus is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daucus melananthus is a herbaceous perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sunny location outdoors. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Daucus melananthus

Daucus melananthus is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Daucus melananthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Daucus melananthus?

Daucus melananthus

What type of plant is Daucus melananthus?

Herb

Where is Daucus melananthus native to?

Brazil

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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' 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.
Łukasz Banasiak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banasiak' in the authors string.