Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
575521

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fenzl) Freyn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 42: 83 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574853



Common Names

  • Elegans Bunium
  • Elegant Bunium
  • Elegant Earthnut


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Synonyms

  • Sympodium simplex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Bunium elegans involucratum Ö.Saya [unknown]
  • Bunium elegans latilobum Ö.Saya [unknown]
  • Bunium elegans pachypus Ö.Saya [unknown]
  • Bunium falcarioides Boiss. & Buhse [unknown]
  • Bunium paucifolium brevipes (Freyn & Sint.) Hedge & Lamond [unknown]
  • Bunium simplex (K.Koch) Kljuykov [unknown]
  • Carum elegans Fenzl [unknown]
  • Carum falcarioides Boiss. & Buhse [unknown]
  • Carum paucifolium DC. [unknown]
  • Carum purpurascens Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Bunium elegans (also called Elegant 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 elegans 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 elegans 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Bunium elegans 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 elegans

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

Bunium elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bunium elegans?

Bunium elegans

What is the common name of Bunium elegans?

Elegant earthnut

What is the natural habitat of Bunium elegans?

It is found in dry grasslands, stony slopes and rocky places in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

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-2686203: Based on the initial data import
Josef Franz Freyn (1845-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Freyn' in the authors string.
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.