Afrosciadium dispersum

Afrosciadium dispersum is a member of the carrot family, Apiaceae. It is a perennial tuberous herb native to tropical mountains in South Sudan, northern Uganda, and southwestern Tanzania.[2]

Afrosciadium dispersum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Afrosciadium
Species:
A. dispersum
Binomial name
Afrosciadium dispersum
(C.C.Towns.) P.J.D.Winter (2008)[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Peucedanum dispersum C.C.Towns. (1987)

Afrosciadium dispersum was previously classified as Peucedanum dispersum before the genus Afrosciadium was established in 2008.[1]

Afrosciadium dispersum is found between roughly 2000 to 2,500 meters above sea level, in rough grasslands or swamps. It grows to be over 2 meters tall, with a stem at least 8 millimeters in diameter at its base. It boasts flowers with small, oblong petals, roughly 2 millimeters across, of a creamy yellow color.[1]

References
  1. "Afrosciadium dispersum (C.C.Towns.) P.J.D.Winter", Plants of the World Online, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2022-11-21
  2. "Afrosciadium dispersum". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 21 November 2022.

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