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
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.
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 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,