Arracacia nelsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Coult. & Rose
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 3: 296 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549604
Common Names
- Arracacia nelsonii
- Nelson's Arracacia
- Nelson's Root Vegetable
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arracacia nelsonii (also called Nelson's 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 nelsonii is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arracacia nelsonii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arracacia nelsonii is a perennial herb native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It is a rhizomatous plant that grows in clumps of small, oval-shaped leaves. It is best grown in a medium that is high in organic matter and has good drainage. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the clumps of leaves.
Where to Find Arracacia nelsonii
Arracacia nelsonii can be found in the Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia.
Arracacia nelsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arracacia nelsonii?
Arracacia nelsonii
What type of plant is Arracacia nelsonii?
Herb
What is the natural habitat of Arracacia nelsonii?
Dry grasslands and rocky slopes
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-2653111: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
John Merle Coulter (1851-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Coult.' in the authors string.