Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bourgaei
ID:
575463

Status:
valid

Authors:
Freyn & Sint.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 44: 99 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574795



Common Names

  • Bunium bourgaei
  • Black Caraway
  • Earthnut Pea


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Synonyms

  • Bunium bourgaei cataonicum (Boiss.) H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Bunium bourgaei huetii (Boiss.) H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Bunium carviforme K.Koch ex H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Bunium cataonicum Stapf & Wettst. [unknown]
  • Bunium fallax Freyn [unknown]
  • Bunium microcarpum alpinum Freyn & Bornm. [unknown]
  • Bunium microcarpum bourgaei (Boiss.) Hedge & Lamond [unknown]
  • Bunium tempskyanum Freyn & Sint. [unknown]
  • Carum bourgaei Boiss. [unknown]
  • Carum huetii Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Bunium bourgaei (also called Bourgae's 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 bourgaei 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bunium bourgaei 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 bourgaei is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division.

Where to Find Bunium bourgaei

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

Bunium bourgaei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bunium bourgaei?

Bunium bourgaei

What is the common name of Bunium bourgaei?

Bourge's Bunium

What is the natural habitat of Bunium bourgaei?

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-2686149: Based on the initial data import
Josef Franz Freyn (1845-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Freyn' in the authors string.
Paul Sintenis (1847-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sint.' in the authors string.