Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nothum
ID:
575598

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Clarke) P.K.Mukh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 24(1-4): 43. 1983 [1982 publ. 1983]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574930

Common Names

  • Bunium nothum
  • Noth's Earthnut
  • Noth's Caraway

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Synonyms

  • Carum nothum C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Bunium nothum (also called Nothum's earthnut, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a herbaceous perennial plant, growing in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Bunium nothum 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 nothum has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bunium nothum 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 nothum

Bunium nothum can be found in the wild in parts of Turkey, Iran, and Iraq.

Bunium nothum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bunium nothum?

Bunium nothum

What is the common name of Bunium nothum?

Noth's earthnut

What is the natural habitat of Bunium nothum?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2686277: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Clarke (1813-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clarke' in the authors string.
Prasanta Kumar Mukherjee (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.K.Mukh.' in the authors string.