Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fontanesii
ID:
575544

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pers.) Maire

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 28: 358 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574876



Common Names

  • Fontanesii Bunium
  • Fontanesii Earthnut
  • Fontanesii Black Caraway


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Synonyms

  • Laserpitium fontanesii Pers. [unknown]
  • Laserpitium peucedanoides Desf. [unknown]
  • Oreoselinum peucedanoides Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Pteroselinum peucedanoides Rchb. [unknown]
  • Selinum peucedanoides Desf. [unknown]
  • Bulbocastanum mauritanicum Willk. [unknown]
  • Bunium bulbocastanum peucedanoides (Desf.) J.M.Monts. [unknown]
  • Bunium mauritanicum Batt. [unknown]
  • Bunium mauritanicum glaucum Maire [unknown]
  • Bunium mauritanicum perrotii (Braun-Blanq. & Maire) Jahand. & Maire [unknown]
  • Bunium perotii Braun-Blanq. & Maire [unknown]
  • Carum mauritanicum Boiss. & Reut. [unknown]
  • Bunium fontanesii litorale Maire, Weiller & Wilczek [unknown]
  • Bunium fontanesii glaucum (Maire) Maire [unknown]
  • Bunium fontanesii mauritanicum (Boiss. & Reut.) Maire [unknown]
  • Bunium fontanesii perotii (Braun-Blanq. & Maire) Maire [unknown]
  • Bunium mauritanicum aphyllum Nègre [unknown]

Description

Bunium fontanesii (also called Fontanes' 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 fontanesii 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

Bunium fontanesii has small white flowers with a yellow center and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate with thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bunium fontanesii 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 fontanesii

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

Bunium fontanesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bunium fontanesii?

Bunium fontanesii

What is the common name of Bunium fontanesii?

Fontanes' earthnut

What is the natural habitat of Bunium fontanesii?

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-2686226: Based on the initial data import
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.