Trachyspermum villosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosum
ID:
412100
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Haines) P.K.Bhattach. & K.Sarkar
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Champaran Distr. Bihar : 253 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411432
Common Names
- Hairy Trachyspermum
- Villosum Trachyspermum
- Hairy Ajwain
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Carum villosum Haines [unknown]
Description
Trachyspermum villosum (also called Wild Carom, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a woody stem and small white flowers. It is native to India and is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trachyspermum villosum is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, cough, and colds, as well as to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trachyspermum villosum has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black in colour. The seedlings have long, thin stems with three-lobed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trachyspermum villosum is a tropical plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Trachyspermum villosum
Trachyspermum villosum can be found in the Mediterranean region, Central Asia, and India.
Trachyspermum villosum FAQ
What is the common name of Trachyspermum villosum?
Hairy Bishop's Weed
What is the scientific name of Hairy Bishop's Weed?
Trachyspermum villosum
What is the natural habitat of Trachyspermum villosum?
It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Trachyspermum genus
Trachyspermum ammi, Trachyspermum anethifolium, Trachyspermum baluchistanicum, Trachyspermum stewartii, Trachyspermum pimpinelloides, Trachyspermum podlechii, Trachyspermum microcarpum, Trachyspermum villosum, Trachyspermum clavatum, Trachyspermum confusum, Trachyspermum falconeri, Trachyspermum halophilum, Trachyspermum paktianum, Trachyspermum khasianum, Trachyspermum gedrosiacum, Trachyspermum roxburghianum, Trachyspermum scaberulum, Trachyspermum triradiatum,
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-2438431: Based on the initial data import
Henry Haselfoot Haines (1867-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haines' in the authors string.
Prasanta Kumar Bhattacharyya (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.K.Bhattach.' in the authors string.
Krishnendu Sarkar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Sarkar' in the authors string.