Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diversifolium
ID:
589168

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 2: 681 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588500

Common Names

  • Carum diversifolium
  • Diversifolium Carum
  • Diversifolium Carum Plant

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Synonyms

  • Falcaria diversifolia DC. [unknown]

Description

Carum diversifolium (also called 'diverse-leaved 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 diversifolium 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 diversifolium 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 diversifolium is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Carum diversifolium

Carum diversifolium is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and Asia. It can be found in the wild in Albania, Croatia, Greece, Italy, and Turkey.

Carum diversifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carum diversifolium?

Carum diversifolium

What is the common name of Carum diversifolium?

Diverse-leaved Carum

What is the natural habitat of Carum diversifolium?

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