Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpinum
ID:
575439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Waldst. & Kit.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 2: 199 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574771



Common Names

  • Alpine Bunion
  • Alpine Earthnut
  • Alpine Earth Chestnut


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Synonyms

  • Wallrothia alpina Beck [unknown]
  • Wallrothia montana Beck [unknown]
  • Apium alpinum Caruel [unknown]
  • Bunium saxatile Mill. [unknown]
  • Bunium tenuisectum Griseb. ex Pant. [unknown]

Description

Bunium alpinum (also called Alpine Bunium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and grows up to 1 m tall. Its flowers are white and its fruits are round and up to 1 cm in diameter. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bunium alpinum is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in terrariums and as a houseplant. It is also used to make wreaths and other decorative items.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bunium alpinum sub. corydalinum (DC.) Nyman
Bunium alpinum sub. montanum (Koch) P.W.Ball
Bunium alpinum sub. petraeum (Ten.) Rouy & E.G.Camus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bunium alpinum is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bunium alpinum is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bunium alpinum

Bunium alpinum can be found in Europe and parts of Asia.

Bunium alpinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bunium alpinum?

Bunium alpinum

What is the common name of Bunium alpinum?

Alpine Bunium

What is the natural habitat of Bunium alpinum?

Mountainous regions of Europe

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2686126: Based on the initial data import
Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.