Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferulaceum
ID:
575535

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. Prodr. 1: 186 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574867



Common Names

  • Ferulaceum Bunium
  • Ferulaceum Earthnut
  • Ferulaceum Black Caraway


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Synonyms

  • Pimpinella ferulifolia Stokes [unknown]
  • Sium ferulifolium Spreng. [unknown]
  • Apium ferulaceum Caruel [unknown]
  • Bulbocastanum incrassatum Lange [unknown]
  • Bunium brachycarpum (Boiss.) Freyn & Sint. [unknown]
  • Bunium divaricatum Bertol. [unknown]
  • Bunium ferulaceum brachycarpum (Boiss.) H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Bunium ferulaceum pumilum (Chaub. & Bory) H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Bunium ferulifolium Desf. [unknown]
  • Bunium ferulifolium pumilum Chaub. & Bory [unknown]
  • Bunium majus Vill. [unknown]
  • Bunium majus M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Carum brachycarpum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Carum divaricatum W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Carum ferulaceum Janch. [unknown]
  • Carum ferulifolium Boiss. [unknown]
  • Carum incrassatum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Diaphycarpus incrassatus Calest. [unknown]

Description

Bunium ferulaceum (also called Ferula 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 ferulaceum 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 ferulaceum 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 ferulaceum 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 ferulaceum

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

Bunium ferulaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bunium ferulaceum?

Bunium ferulaceum

What is the common name of Bunium ferulaceum?

Ferula-leaved earthnut

What is the natural habitat of Bunium ferulaceum?

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,

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