Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carvifolium
ID:
589135

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Arcang.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Comp. Fl. Ital. : 273 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588467

Common Names

  • Carum carvifolium
  • Carvifolium Carum
  • Carvifolium Carum Plant

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Synonyms

  • Pimpinella carvifolia (DC.) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Sison flexuosum Ten. [unknown]
  • Apium flexuosum Caruel [unknown]
  • Bunium carvifolium DC. [unknown]
  • Carum flexuosum Nyman [unknown]
  • Carvi flexuosum Bubani [unknown]

Description

Carum carvifolium (also called 'caraway-leaved carum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to India and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Carum carvifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make herbal tea and its flowers are used to make perfumes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Carum carvifolium are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carum carvifolium is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carum carvifolium

Carum carvifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Carum carvifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carum carvifolium?

Carum carvifolium

What is the common name of Carum carvifolium?

Caraway-leaved Carum

What is the natural habitat of Carum carvifolium?

Mountain meadows and steppes

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-2701504: Based on the initial data import
Giovanni Arcangeli (1840-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arcang.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.