Daucus carota subsp. hispanicus
Daucus carota subsp. hispanicus, commonly known as a wild variety of wild carrot, is a distinctive medicinal herb native to Mediterranean climates. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this subspecies is utilized in traditional herbalism to support digestive health, promote skin vitality, and offer potent antioxidant benefits through its essential compounds.
- Scientific name: Daucus carota subsp. hispanicus
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Daucus | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
Activities
Daucus carota subsp. hispanicus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |