Nigella gallica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gallica
ID:
381372
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jord.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Sci. Lyon, Sect. Sci. 1: 3 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380704
Common Names
- Nigella gallica
- Gallica Nigella
- Gallica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nigella gallica (also called French Love-in-a-Mist, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ranunculaceae family. It is an annual herb with white, pink or blue flowers, native to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nigella gallica 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
Nigella gallica has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nigella gallica is an annual plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers soils that are slightly alkaline. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by seed in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Nigella gallica
Nigella gallica is native to Europe and can be found growing in dry, sunny areas. It is also cultivated in gardens.
Nigella gallica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nigella gallica?
Nigella gallica
What is the common name of Nigella gallica?
French Nigella
What is the family of Nigella gallica?
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
Aconitum soyaense, 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,
References
Claude Thomas Alexis Jordan (1814-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jord.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:711658-1: Based on the initial data import