Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iminouakense
ID:
589211

Status:
valid

Authors:
Quézel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 44: 200 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588543

Common Names

  • Carum iminouakense
  • Iminouak Carum
  • Iminouak Bishop's Weed

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Description

Carum iminouakense (also called Iminouak caraway, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to the Caucasus region. It is an annual herb growing up to 40 cm (16 in) tall. The leaves are finely divided, and the flowers are white. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Carum iminouakense 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 iminouakense 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 iminouakense 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 iminouakense

Carum iminouakense 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 iminouakense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carum iminouakense?

Carum iminouakense

What is the common name of Carum iminouakense?

Iminouak Caraway

What is the natural habitat of Carum iminouakense?

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,

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