Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Wolff
Source:
ksu
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 228(90): 90 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411398
Common Names
- Anise-leaved Trachyspermum
- Anethifolium Trachyspermum
- Anise-leaved Ajwain
Description
Trachyspermum anethifolium (also called Anise-Leaved Trachyspermum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trachyspermum anethifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trachyspermum anethifolium has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black in colour. The seedlings have long, thin stems with three-lobed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trachyspermum anethifolium can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix in spring or summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Trachyspermum anethifolium
Trachyspermum anethifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region, Central Asia, and India.
Trachyspermum anethifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trachyspermum anethifolium?
Trachyspermum anethifolium
What is the common name of Trachyspermum anethifolium?
Fennel-leaved Caraway
What is the natural habitat of Trachyspermum anethifolium?
Dry, rocky hillsides
Species in the Trachyspermum genus
Trachyspermum ammi,
Trachyspermum anethifolium,
Trachyspermum baluchistanicum,
Trachyspermum stewartii,
Trachyspermum pimpinelloides,
Trachyspermum podlechii,
Trachyspermum microcarpum,
Trachyspermum villosum,
Trachyspermum clavatum,
Trachyspermum confusum,
Trachyspermum falconeri,
Trachyspermum halophilum,
Trachyspermum paktianum,
Trachyspermum khasianum,
Trachyspermum gedrosiacum,
Trachyspermum roxburghianum,
Trachyspermum scaberulum,
Trachyspermum triradiatum,
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,