Status:
valid
Authors:
Litard. & Maire
Source:
cmp
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 16: 72 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588552
Common Names
- Carum jahandiezii
- Jahandiez's Carum
- Jahandiez's Bishop's Weed
Description
Carum jahandiezii (also called Jahandiez's 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 jahandiezii 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 flower of Carum jahandiezii is a yellow, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carum jahandiezii 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 jahandiezii
Carum jahandiezii 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 jahandiezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carum jahandiezii?
Carum jahandiezii
What is the common name of Carum jahandiezii?
Jahandiez's Caraway
What is the natural habitat of Carum jahandiezii?
Mountain meadows and steppes
Species in the Carum genus
Carum appuanum,
Carum asinorum,
Carum atlanticum,
Carum buriaticum,
Carum carvi,
Carum carvifolium,
Carum caucasicum,
Carum diversifolium,
Carum graecum,
Carum grossheimii,
Carum heldreichii,
Carum iminouakense,
Carum jahandiezii,
Carum lacuum,
Carum leucocoleon,
Carum meifolium,
Carum meoides,
Carum pachypodium,
Carum polyphyllum,
Carum proliferum,
Carum rupicola,
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,