Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hermonis
ID:
575551

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Post) Kljuykov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. , n.s., 90(2): 101 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574883

Common Names

  • Hermonis Bunium
  • Hermonis Earthnut
  • Hermonis Black Caraway

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Synonyms

  • Scaligeria hermonis Post [unknown]
  • Conopodium hermonis Druce [unknown]

Description

Bunium hermonis (also called Hermon Bunium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, rocky places, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bunium hermonis is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and as a diuretic. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bunium hermonis has small, white flowers with a yellow center and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate with thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bunium hermonis is a herbaceous perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Bunium hermonis

Bunium hermonis can be found in the Middle East and parts of Asia.

Bunium hermonis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bunium hermonis?

Bunium hermonis

What is the common name of Bunium hermonis?

Hermon earthnut

What is the natural habitat of Bunium hermonis?

It is found in dry grasslands, stony slopes and rocky places in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

George Edward Post (1838-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Post' in the authors string.
Evgeniy Vasilyevich Kljuykov (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kljuykov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:914919-1: Based on the initial data import