Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nanum
ID:
576247

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 1: 750 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575579

Common Names

  • Dwarf Bupleurum
  • Dwarf Thoroughwax
  • Dwarf Hare's Ear

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Synonyms

  • Bupleurum nodiflorum nanum (Poir.) Jafri [unknown]
  • Bupleurum proliferum Delile [unknown]

Description

Bupleurum nanum (also called 'Dwarf Hare's Ear', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family Apiaceae. It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem up to 50 cm tall. It has small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bupleurum nanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bupleurum nanum is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is thin and has a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bupleurum nanum is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is best grown in a sunny location with plenty of air circulation. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and will self-seed in the garden.

Where to Find Bupleurum nanum

Bupleurum nanum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Bupleurum nanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bupleurum nanum?

Bupleurum nanum

What is the common name of Bupleurum nanum?

Dwarf Bupleurum

What is the natural habitat of Bupleurum nanum?

Mountainous regions of Europe

Species in the Bupleurum genus

Bupleurum abchasicum, Bupleurum acutifolium, Bupleurum aeneum, Bupleurum aenigma, Bupleurum aequiradiatum, Bupleurum affine, Bupleurum aira, Bupleurum aitchisonii, Bupleurum ajanense, Bupleurum alatum, Bupleurum album, Bupleurum aleppicum, Bupleurum alpigenum, Bupleurum americanum, Bupleurum anatolicum, Bupleurum andhricum, Bupleurum angulosum, Bupleurum angustissimum, Bupleurum antonii, Bupleurum apiculatum, Bupleurum asperuloides, Bupleurum atlanticum, Bupleurum aureum, Bupleurum badachschanicum, Bupleurum balansae, Bupleurum baldense, Bupleurum benoistii, Bupleurum bicaule, Bupleurum boissieri, Bupleurum boissieuanum, Bupleurum bourgaei, Bupleurum brachiatum, Bupleurum brevicaule, Bupleurum canaliculatum, Bupleurum candollei, Bupleurum canescens, Bupleurum capillare, Bupleurum cappadocicum, Bupleurum chaishoui, Bupleurum chevalieri, Bupleurum chinense, Bupleurum citrinum, Bupleurum clarkeanum, Bupleurum commelynoideum, Bupleurum commutatum, Bupleurum condensatum, Bupleurum constancei, Bupleurum contractum, Bupleurum croceum, Bupleurum dalhousieanum,

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,

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