Bunium elatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Batt.) Batt.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Contr. Fl. Atl. : 37 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574852
Common Names
- Elatum Bunium
- Erect Bunium
- Erect Earthnut
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- Bunium bulbocastanum elatum Batt. [unknown]
Description
Bunium elatum (also called Elate Bunium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, rocky places, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Bunium elatum is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and as a diuretic. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bunium elatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bunium elatum is a herbaceous perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Bunium elatum
Bunium elatum can be found in Europe and parts of Asia.
Bunium elatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bunium elatum?
Bunium elatum
What is the common name of Bunium elatum?
Tall earthnut
What is the natural habitat of Bunium elatum?
It is found in dry grasslands, stony slopes and rocky places in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
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-2686202: Based on the initial data import
Jules Aimé Battandier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batt.' in the authors string.