Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asinorum
ID:
589104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Litard. & Maire

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Étude Fl. Grand Atlas 2: 4 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588436

Common Names

  • Carum asinorum
  • Asinorum Carum
  • Asinorum Carum Plant

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Description

Carum asinorum (also called 'donkey 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 asinorum 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 asinorum are small and white, 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 asinorum 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 asinorum

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

Carum asinorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carum asinorum?

Carum asinorum

What is the common name of Carum asinorum?

Sea Parsley

What is the natural habitat of Carum asinorum?

Salt marshes and coastal areas

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-2701477: Based on the initial data import
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
René Verriet de Litardière (1888-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Litard.' in the authors string.