Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
sativa
ID:
381339

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380671



Common Names

  • Nigella sativa
  • Sativa Nigella
  • Sativa


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Synonyms

  • Nigella cretica Mill. [unknown]
  • Nigella truncata Viv. [unknown]
  • Nigella indica Roxb. ex Flem. [unknown]
  • Nigella glandulifera Freyn & Sint ex Freyn [unknown]

Description

Nigella sativa (also called Black Cumin, 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 sativa 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 sativa var. hispidula Boiss.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nigella sativa 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 sativa is a hardy annual that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds directly into the soil in the spring, and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Thin the seedlings to about 6 inches apart when they are about 2 inches tall. Nigella sativa prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Nigella sativa

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

Nigella sativa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nigella sativa?

Nigella sativa

What is the common name of Nigella sativa?

Black Cumin

What is the family of Nigella sativa?

Ranunculaceae

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

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