Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
nigellastrum
ID:
381390

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Willk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Hispan. 3: 963 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380722



Common Names

  • Nigella nigellastrum
  • Nigellastrum Nigella
  • Nigellastrum


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Synonyms

  • Nigella garidella Spenn. [unknown]
  • Garidella anethifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Garidella nigellastrum L. [unknown]
  • Garidella nigelliformis St.-Lag. [unknown]

Description

Nigella nigellastrum (also called Dwarf 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 nigellastrum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nigella nigellastrum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Nigella nigellastrum 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 nigellastrum

Nigella nigellastrum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found growing in dry, sunny areas. It is also cultivated in gardens.

Nigella nigellastrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nigella nigellastrum?

Nigella nigellastrum

What is the common name of Nigella nigellastrum?

Star Love-in-a-Mist

What is the natural habitat of Nigella nigellastrum?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and disturbed areas

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2381731: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Moritz Willkomm (1821-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willk.' in the authors string.