Status:
valid
Authors:
Koso-Pol.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou , n.s., 29: 209 (1915 publ. 1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629273
Common Names
- Borszczow's cuminum
- Borszczow cuminum
- Cuminum borszczowii
Synonyms
- Torilis borszczowii Regel & Schmalh. [unknown]
- Psammogeton borszczowii Lipsky [unknown]
Description
Cuminum borszczowii (also called 'Borszczow's Cumin', 'Borszczow's Cumin-Seed', 'Borszczow's Cumins' among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and is often found in tropical forests, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Cuminum borszczowii is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cuminum borszczowii are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cuminum borszczowii is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, sunny area and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Cuminum borszczowii
Cuminum borszczowii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Cuminum borszczowii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cuminum borszczowii?
Cuminum borszczowii
What is the common name of Cuminum borszczowii?
Borszczow's Tree of Heaven
What is the natural habitat of Cuminum borszczowii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, moist deciduous forests, and dry deciduous forests
Species in the Cuminum genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
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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,