Daucus carota subsp. hispanicus
Daucus carota subsp. hispanicus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Daucus carota subsp. hispanicus, is a distinctive subspecies of the carrot family, native to the Mediterranean regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this botanical variety offers significant therapeutic potential, featuring bioactive compounds that support digestive health, antioxidant defense, and various traditional medicinal applications.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Daucus carota subsp. hispanicusSynonyms
- Daucus gingidium subsp. gummifer
- Daucus russeus
- Daucus hispanicus
- Daucus lucidus
- Daucus matthiolii
- Daucus gingidium var. africanus
- Daucus gummifer var. leptophyllus
- Daucus gingidium subsp. hispanicus
- Daucus jolensis
- Daucus nitidus
- Daucus nebrodensis
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Carotte d'Espagne
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, falling into the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Daucus as the subspecies hispanicus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Daucus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several regions within Southwestern Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of France and Spain. Its presence also extends to the island of Sardegna within the same southwestern zone. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the subspecies is located in Italy. Finally, it inhabits the Sicilian region, which is also part of Southeastern Europe.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. |
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Morocco |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Daucus carota subsp. hispanicus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)