Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elata
ID:
550248

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Wolff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 304 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549580



Common Names

  • Arracacia elata
  • Erect Arracacia
  • Erect Root Vegetable


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Synonyms

  • Arracacia pennellii Constance [unknown]
  • Arracacia wigginsii Constance [unknown]

Description

Arracacia elata (also called Elate parsley, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a thick, fleshy rootstock and a single, erect stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are white and have a pleasant aroma. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open fields and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arracacia elata is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arracacia elata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer, and division can be done in late summer or early fall. It is also important to water the plants regularly and to fertilize them with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Arracacia elata

Arracacia elata can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Arracacia elata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arracacia elata?

Arracacia elata

What is the common name of Arracacia elata?

Tall root celery

What is the natural habitat of Arracacia elata?

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,