Status:
valid
Authors:
Schipcz.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. 5: 174 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380645
Common Names
- Nigella bucharica
- Bukhara Love-in-a-mist
- Bukhara Loveinamist
Synonyms
- Nigella media Pachom. [unknown]
Description
Nigella bucharica (also called Bukhara nigella, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the buttercup family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Nigella bucharica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nigella bucharica is a small, blue-purple, five-petalled flower, with a single seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a small root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nigella bucharica is a species of flowering plant in the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed, and prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C.
Where to Find Nigella bucharica
Nigella bucharica is native to Central Asia and can be found growing in dry, sunny areas. It is also cultivated in gardens.
Nigella bucharica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nigella bucharica?
Nigella bucharica
What is the common name of Nigella bucharica?
Buchar Nigella
What is the family of Nigella bucharica?
Ranunculaceae
Species in the Nigella genus
Nigella ciliaris,
Nigella carpatha,
Nigella degenii,
Nigella elata,
Nigella doerfleri,
Nigella deserti,
Nigella damascena,
Nigella arvensis,
Nigella bucharica,
Nigella fumariaefola,
Nigella unguicularis,
Nigella turcica,
Nigella stricta,
Nigella stellaris,
Nigella segetalis,
Nigella sativa,
Nigella hispanica,
Nigella integrifolia,
Nigella icarica,
Nigella gallica,
Nigella papillosa,
Nigella oxypetala,
Nigella orientalis,
Nigella lancifolia,
Nigella nigellastrum,
Nigella koyuncui,
Species in the Ranunculaceae family
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Aconitum abietetorum,
Aconitum acutiusculum,
Aconitum ajanense,
Aconitum alboflavidum,
Aconitum alboviolaceum,
Aconitum alpino-nepalense,
Aconitum ambiguum,
Aconitum amplexicaule,
Aconitum angulatum,
Aconitum angusticassidatum,
Aconitum angustifolium,
Aconitum anthora,
Aconitum apetalum,
Aconitum aquilonare,
Aconitum artemisiifolium,
Aconitum assamicum,
Aconitum atlanticum,
Aconitum austriacum,
Aconitum austrokoreense,
Aconitum axilliflorum,
Aconitum azumiense,
Aconitum baburinii,
Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum bailangense,
Aconitum barbatum,
Aconitum baumgartenianum,
Aconitum berdaui,
Aconitum bhedingense,
Aconitum bicolor,
Aconitum biflorum,
Aconitum brachypodum,
Aconitum bracteolatum,
Aconitum brevicalcaratum,
Aconitum brevilimbum,
Aconitum brevipetalum,
Aconitum brunneum,
Aconitum bucovinense,
Aconitum bujbense,
Aconitum bulbilliferum,
Aconitum bulleyanum,
Aconitum burnatii,
Aconitum calthifolium,
Aconitum cammarum,
Aconitum campylorrhynchum,
Aconitum cannabifolium,
Aconitum carmichaelii,
Aconitum changianum,
Aconitum charkeviczii,