Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caucasicum
ID:
589136

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 2: 880 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588468

Common Names

  • Carum caucasicum
  • Caucasicum Carum
  • Caucasicum Carum Plant

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Synonyms

  • Laserpitium caucasicum M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Carum colchicum Lipsky [unknown]
  • Carum humile Boiss. & Balansa ex Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Carum caucasicum (also called 'Caucasian 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 caucasicum 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 caucasicum 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 caucasicum is a biennial or short-lived perennial herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Carum caucasicum

Carum caucasicum is native to the Caucasus region of Europe and Asia. It can be found in the wild in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.

Carum caucasicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carum caucasicum?

Carum caucasicum

What is the common name of Carum caucasicum?

Caucasian Caraway

What is the natural habitat of Carum caucasicum?

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