Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
381379

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 584 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380711



Common Names

  • Nigella orientalis
  • Orientalis Nigella
  • Orientalis


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Synonyms

  • Nigella corniculata DC. [unknown]
  • Nigellastrum orientale Bercht. & J.Presl [unknown]
  • Nigellastrum flavum Moench [unknown]
  • Nigellastrum corniculatum Bercht. & J.Presl [unknown]

Description

Nigella orientalis (also called Oriental 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 orientalis 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 orientalis 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 orientalis 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 orientalis

Nigella orientalis is native to the Middle East and can be found growing in dry, sunny areas. It is also cultivated in gardens.

Nigella orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nigella orientalis?

Nigella orientalis

What is the common name of Nigella orientalis?

Oriental Love-in-a-Mist

What is the natural habitat of Nigella orientalis?

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,

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