Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borszczowii
ID:
629941

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koso-Pol.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou , n.s., 29: 209 (1915 publ. 1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629273



Common Names

  • Borszczow's cuminum
  • Borszczow cuminum
  • Cuminum borszczowii


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Synonyms

  • Torilis borszczowii Regel & Schmalh. [unknown]
  • Psammogeton borszczowii Lipsky [unknown]

Description

Cuminum borszczowii (also called 'Borszczow's Cumin', 'Borszczow's Cumin-Seed', 'Borszczow's Cumins' among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and is often found in tropical forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Cuminum borszczowii is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cuminum borszczowii are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuminum borszczowii is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, sunny area and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Cuminum borszczowii

Cuminum borszczowii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Cuminum borszczowii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuminum borszczowii?

Cuminum borszczowii

What is the common name of Cuminum borszczowii?

Borszczow's Tree of Heaven

What is the natural habitat of Cuminum borszczowii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, moist deciduous forests, and dry deciduous forests

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,

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