Status:
valid
Authors:
Kljuykov
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 83: 139 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574946
Common Names
- Bunium pinnatifolium
- Pinnate-leaved Earthnut Pea
- Pinnate-leaved Hog's Fennel
Description
Bunium pinnatifolium (also called pinnate-leaved 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 pinnatifolium 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 pinnatifolium 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bunium pinnatifolium 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 pinnatifolium
Bunium pinnatifolium can be found in the wild in parts of Turkey, Iran, and Iraq.
Bunium pinnatifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bunium pinnatifolium?
Bunium pinnatifolium
What is the common name of Bunium pinnatifolium?
Pinnatifolium Bunium
What is the natural habitat of Bunium pinnatifolium?
Mountainous regions of Europe
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,