''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. ''Afrosciadium dispersum'' was previously classified as '' Peucedanum dispersum'' before the genus Afrosciadium was established in 2008. ''Afrosciadium dispersum'' is found between roughly 2000 to 2,500 meters above sea level, in rough

grasslands A grassland is an area where the vegetation is dominated by grasses (Poaceae). However, sedge (Cyperaceae) and rush (Juncaceae) can also be found along with variable proportions of legumes, like clover, and other herbs. Grasslands occur natural ...

swamps A swamp is a forested wetland.Keddy, P.A. 2010. Wetland Ecology: Principles and Conservation (2nd edition). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK. 497 p. Swamps are considered to be transition zones because both land and water play a role in ...

. 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.

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Apioideae Flora of South Sudan Flora of Uganda Flora of Tanzania {{Apiaceae-stub