Nigella unguicularis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
unguicularis
ID:
381329
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spenn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Nigell. : 12 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380661
Common Names
- Nigella unguicularis
- Unguicularis Nigella
- Unguicularis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Garidella unguicularis Lam. [unknown]
Description
Nigella unguicularis (also called 'Algerian nigella', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry habitats, such as rocky slopes and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Nigella unguicularis 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 unguicularis 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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Nigella unguicularis is a hardy annual that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in early spring. The plants will self-sow and come back year after year. Propagation can also be done by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Nigella unguicularis
Nigella unguicularis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found growing in dry, sunny areas. It is also cultivated in gardens.
Nigella unguicularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nigella unguicularis?
Nigella unguicularis
What is the common name of Nigella unguicularis?
Algerian Nigella
What is the family of Nigella unguicularis?
Ranunculaceae
Species in the Nigella genus
Nigella ciliaris, Nigella carpatha, Nigella degenii, Nigella elata, Nigella doerfleri, Nigella deserti, Nigella damascena, Nigella arvensis, Nigella bucharica, Nigella fumariaefola, Nigella unguicularis, Nigella turcica, Nigella stricta, Nigella stellaris, Nigella segetalis, Nigella sativa, Nigella hispanica, Nigella integrifolia, Nigella icarica, Nigella gallica, Nigella papillosa, Nigella oxypetala, Nigella orientalis, Nigella lancifolia, Nigella nigellastrum, Nigella koyuncui,
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-2381669: Based on the initial data import
Fridolin Karl Leopold Spenner (1798-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spenn.' in the authors string.