Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
stellaris
ID:
381337

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 8: 8 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380669



Common Names

  • Nigella stellaris
  • Stellaris Nigella
  • Stellaris


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Synonyms

  • Nigella cilicica Boiss. & Balansa [unknown]

Description

Nigella stellaris (also called Starry 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 stellaris 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

The flower of Nigella stellaris is a white or pale blue, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, tear-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nigella stellaris 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 stellaris prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Nigella stellaris

Nigella stellaris is native to Europe and can be found growing in dry, sunny areas. It is also cultivated in gardens.

Nigella stellaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nigella stellaris?

Nigella stellaris

What is the common name of Nigella stellaris?

Star-shaped Nigella

What is the family of Nigella stellaris?

Ranunculaceae

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,