Bunium atlanticum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dobignard
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Soc. Bot. France 46-47: 45 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743452
Common Names
- Bunium atlanticum
- Atlantic Bunium
- Atlantic Parsnip
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bunium atlanticum (also called Atlantic bunium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats. It is an herbaceous perennial with linear, grey-green leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bunium atlanticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bunium atlanticum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bunium atlanticum is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Bunium atlanticum
Bunium atlanticum is found in the Mediterranean region.
Bunium atlanticum FAQ
What is the common name of Bunium atlanticum?
Atlantic bunium
What is the scientific name of Atlantic bunium?
Bunium atlanticum
What is the natural habitat of Bunium atlanticum?
Dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides
Species in the Bunium genus
Bunium alpinum, Bunium avromanum, Bunium bourgaei, Bunium brachyactis, Bunium brevifolium, Bunium bulbocastanum, Bunium chabertii, Bunium cornigerum, Bunium crassifolium, Bunium elatum, Bunium elegans, Bunium ferulaceum, Bunium fontanesii, Bunium hermonis, Bunium luristanicum, Bunium macuca, Bunium microcarpum, Bunium nilghirense, Bunium nothum, Bunium nudum, Bunium pachypodum, Bunium paucifolium, Bunium pestalozzae, Bunium pinnatifolium, Bunium rectangulum, Bunium scabrellum, Bunium tenerum, Bunium verruculosum, Bunium atlanticum, Bunium allioides, Bunium sayae,
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-2895663: Based on the initial data import
Alain Dobignard (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dobignard' in the authors string.