Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
oxypetala
ID:
381377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 16: 357 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380709



Common Names

  • Nigella oxypetala
  • Oxypetala Nigella
  • Oxypetala


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Synonyms

  • Nigella noeana Boiss. [unknown]
  • Nigella persica Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Nigella oxypetala (also called Sharp-Petalled 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 oxypetala 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Nigella oxypetala sub. latisecta (P.Davis) Takht.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nigella oxypetala 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 oxypetala 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 oxypetala

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

Nigella oxypetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nigella oxypetala?

Nigella oxypetala

What is the common name of Nigella oxypetala?

Tall Fennel Flower

What is the natural habitat of Nigella oxypetala?

Dry grasslands, shrublands, and rocky slopes

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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