Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anomala
ID:
550227

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mathias & Constance

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 68: 121 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549559



Common Names

  • Arracacia anomala
  • Anomalous Arracacia
  • Anomalous Parsnip


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Synonyms

  • Museniopsis pubescens J.M.Coult. & Rose [unknown]
  • Tauschia pubescens J.F.Macbr. [unknown]

Description

Arracacia anomala (also called Anomalous Arracacia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a thick, dark-colored root and small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Arracacia anomala is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Arracacia anomala is a small, yellowish-green spike, with a single spikelet per flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nut, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arracacia anomala is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Arracacia anomala

Arracacia anomala can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Arracacia anomala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arracacia anomala?

Arracacia anomala

What is the common name of Arracacia anomala?

Anomalous root celery

What is the natural habitat of Arracacia anomala?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

Species in the Arracacia genus

Arracacia aegopodioides, Arracacia annulata, Arracacia anomala, Arracacia atropurpurea, Arracacia bracteata, Arracacia brandegeei, Arracacia chiapensis, Arracacia colombiana, Arracacia compacta, Arracacia donnell-smithii, Arracacia ebracteata, Arracacia elata, Arracacia equatorialis, Arracacia filipes, Arracacia fruticosa, Arracacia hemsleyana, Arracacia hintonii, Arracacia incisa, Arracacia longipedunculata, Arracacia macvaughii, Arracacia meyeri, Arracacia molseedii, Arracacia montana, Arracacia moschata, Arracacia nelsonii, Arracacia ovata, Arracacia papillosa, Arracacia peruviana, Arracacia pringlei, Arracacia pubescens, Arracacia purpusii, Arracacia quadrifida, Arracacia ravenii, Arracacia rigida, Arracacia schiedei, Arracacia schneideri, Arracacia tapalpae, Arracacia ternata, Arracacia tillettii, Arracacia tolucensis, Arracacia xanthorrhiza,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2653070: Based on the initial data import
Mildred Esther Mathias (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mathias' in the authors string.
Lincoln Constance (1909-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constance' in the authors string.