👉 Derosa is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae. They are native to tropical and subtropical regions, including South America, Southeast Asia, and Africa. The specific name "derosa" comes from the Greek word "drosos," which means "rootless." This means that their roots are not attached to a plant stem, but rather grow in the soil and do not form a root system. The genus is named after Derosa, a type of