Bunium nilghirense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Wolff
Source:
cmp
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 27: 334 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574927
Common Names
- Nilghirense Bunium
- Nilghirense Earthnut
- Nilghirense Black Caraway
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Bunium nilghirense (also called Nilgiri earthnut, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a herbaceous perennial plant, growing in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Bunium nilghirense 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 nilghirense has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bunium nilghirense 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 nilghirense
Bunium nilghirense can be found in the Middle East and parts of Asia.
Bunium nilghirense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bunium nilghirense?
Bunium nilghirense
What is the common name of Bunium nilghirense?
Nilgiri earthnut
What is the natural habitat of Bunium nilghirense?
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-2686274: Based on the initial data import
Karl Friedrich August Hermann Wolff (1866-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wolff' in the authors string.