Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
appuanum
ID:
589097

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Viv.) Grande

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Orto Bot. Regia Univ. Napoli 4: 166 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588429

Common Names

  • Carum appuanum
  • Appuanum Carum
  • Appuanum Carum

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Synonyms

  • Laserpitium lobelii Vill. [unknown]
  • Ligusticum cicutifolium Vill. [unknown]
  • Meum nutans Moench [unknown]
  • Meum rigidulum Bertol. [unknown]
  • Selinum peregrinum Willd. [unknown]
  • Selinum appianum Pers. [unknown]
  • Selinum appuanum Viv. [unknown]
  • Seseli pimpinelloides L. [unknown]
  • Apium rigidulum Caruel [unknown]
  • Bunium rigidulum Caruel [unknown]
  • Carum rigidulum (Viv.) W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Carum rigidum Steud. [unknown]
  • Cnidium athoum Griseb. [unknown]
  • Cnidium atropurpureum Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Carum appuanum (also called 'Appian 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 appuanum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carum appuanum sub. bulgaricum (Hartvig) Bechi & Garbari
Carum appuanum sub. palmatum (Hartvig) Bechi & Garbari

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Carum appuanum 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 appuanum is a small herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in the spring and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Carum appuanum

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

Carum appuanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carum appuanum?

Carum appuanum

What is the common name of Carum appuanum?

Appenine caraway

What is the natural habitat of Carum appuanum?

Grasslands and scrublands

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-2701470: Based on the initial data import
Domenico Viviani (1772-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Viv.' in the authors string.
Loreto Grande (1878-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grande' in the authors string.