Arracacia atropurpurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hemsl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 1: 564 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549561
Common Names
- Arracacia atropurpurea
- Purple-Stemmed Arracacia
- Purple-Stemmed Parsnip
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Arracacia humilis Rose [unknown]
- Arracacia irazuensis Kuntze [unknown]
- Arracacia luxeana J.M.Coult. & Rose [unknown]
Description
Arracacia atropurpurea (also called Purple 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 atropurpurea is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Arracacia atropurpurea var. brevipes (J.M.Coult. & Rose) Mathias & ConstanceFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Arracacia atropurpurea is a small, white to pinkish-white 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arracacia atropurpurea 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 atropurpurea
Arracacia atropurpurea can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Arracacia atropurpurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arracacia atropurpurea?
Arracacia atropurpurea
What is the common name of Arracacia atropurpurea?
Purple root celery
What is the natural habitat of Arracacia atropurpurea?
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-2653072: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.