Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sayae
ID:
1326758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yıld.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Ot Sist. Bot. Dergisi 20(1): 3 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339212



Common Names

  • Say's Bunium
  • Say's Earthnut
  • Say's Plant


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Description

Bunium sayae (also called Say's Bunium, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a stem of up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Turkey, and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Bunium sayae is used for its ornamental value in landscaping, as well as for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bunium sayae has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, curved stamen. The seed is a flat, brown, oval shape and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bunium sayae is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is easily propagated from seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of light frost.

Where to Find Bunium sayae

Bunium sayae is found in Iran.

Bunium sayae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bunium sayae?

Bunium sayae

What is the common name of Bunium sayae?

Say's Bunium

What is the natural habitat of Bunium sayae?

It is native to the Caucasus in Turkey, Georgia, and Azerbaijan

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

Şinasi Yıldırımlı (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yıld.' in the authors string.