Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker f.) Banasiak, Spalik & Reduron
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 578 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347056
Common Names
- Daucus pedunculatus
- Pedunculate Carrot
- Wild Carrot
Description
Daucus pedunculatus (also called Daucus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Daucus pedunculatus 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 pedunculatus has small yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Daucus pedunculatus is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. They should be protected from frost and should be pruned back in late autumn.
Where to Find Daucus pedunculatus
Daucus pedunculatus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Daucus pedunculatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daucus pedunculatus?
Daucus pedunculatus
What type of plant is Daucus pedunculatus?
Herb
What is the natural habitat of Daucus pedunculatus?
Eastern Mediterranean
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.