Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incisa
ID:
550260

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Wolff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 305 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549592

Common Names

  • Arracacia incisa
  • Incised Arracacia
  • Incised Root Vegetable

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Description

Arracacia incisa (also called Incised 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 incisa 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 incisa 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 incisa 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 incisa

Arracacia incisa can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Arracacia incisa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arracacia incisa?

Arracacia incisa

What is the common name of Arracacia incisa?

Incised root celery

What is the natural habitat of Arracacia incisa?

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,