Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rouyi
ID:
1334597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spalik & Reduron

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 578 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347051

Common Names

  • Daucus rouyi
  • Rouyi Carrot
  • Wild Carrot

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Description

Daucus rouyi (also called Rouyi'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 rouyi 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 rouyi 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 rouyi 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 rouyi

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

Daucus rouyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Daucus rouyi?

Daucus rouyi

What type of plant is Daucus rouyi?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Daucus rouyi?

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

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.