Daucus carota
Bird's nest
Daucus carota, commonly known as wild carrot or Queen Anne's lace, is a versatile biennial herb. While frequently recognized for its delicate white umbels, this plant holds significant botanical importance. It serves as a wild relative to the cultivated carrot, offering unique phytochemical properties used in traditional herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Daucus carota
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Apiales, it is further organized into the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Daucus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Daucus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Daucus carota, is recognized by various traditional and regional names across different languages. In German, it is referred to as vild gulerod, while in Chitimukwa, it is known as Anonévee'tose. The Frisian term for this species is Wil wochel, and in Upper Sorbian, it is called Wšědna morchej. Additionally, in Malay, the plant is commonly known as Lobak.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| da | vild gulerod | Wikidata |
| chy | Anonévee'tose | Wikidata |
| frr | Wil wochel | Wikidata |
| hsb | Wšědna morchej | Wikidata |
| ms | Lobak | Wikidata |
| de | Möhre | Wikidata |
| la | Perideridia gairdneri | Wikidata |
| ca | pastanaga | Wikidata |
| he | גזר הגינה | Wikidata |
| hu | vadmurok | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Daucus carota, exhibits a specific presence across several regions in Northern Europe. Its distribution can be traced through various island nations and Scandinavian territories. Specifically, it is found growing within the borders of Denmark and Finland. The species also inhabits the coastal and inland areas of Great Britain, Ireland, and Iceland. Consequently, its range covers a significant portion of the northernmost maritime and continental environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Daucus carota, utilizes various parts for its medicinal and nutritional properties. The most prominent part is the taproot, which is typically harvested for its concentrated nutrients and bioactive compounds. Additionally, the leaves are often used in herbal preparations due to their specific chemical constituents, while the seeds serve as a potent source of essential oils and aromatic compounds used in traditional remedies.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Daucus carota has 43 reported phytochemicals identified across 47 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include luteolin, carotenoids, falcarinol, (R)-mandelic acid, Anilinonaphthalene.
- Total chemicals
- 43
- Scientific sources
- 47
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| falcarinol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (R)-mandelic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anilinonaphthalene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carotol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chicoric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Falcarinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FireMaster BP-6 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Daucus carota has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antianxiety, Sedative, Skin-Irritant, Spasmolytic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antianxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Skin-Irritant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spasmolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Daucus carota has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Apoptosis, Cardiovascular diseases, arousal, cancer, cataract.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arousal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cataract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| contact dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lubrication | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |