Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyminum
ID:
629945

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 254 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629277

Common Names

  • Cumin
  • Cumin grass
  • Cuminum cyminum

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Synonyms

  • Luerssenia cyminum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ligusticum cuminum Crantz [unknown]
  • Selinum cuminum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Cuminia cyminum J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Cuminum aegyptiacum Mérat ex DC. [unknown]
  • Cuminum hispanicum Mérat ex DC. [unknown]
  • Cuminum odorum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Cuminum officinale Garsault [unknown]
  • Cuminum sativum J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cyminon longeinvolucellatum St.-Lag. [unknown]

Description

Cuminum cyminum (also called 'Cumin', 'Cumin-Seed', '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 cyminum 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 cyminum are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuminum cyminum is a hardy annual herb that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in spring, about 1/4 inch deep, and keep the soil moist until germination. Thin the seedlings to about 8 inches apart. The plant will reach a height of about 2 feet and will produce white flowers in summer. Harvest the seeds when they are ripe, usually in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Cuminum cyminum

Cuminum cyminum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Cuminum cyminum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuminum cyminum?

Cuminum cyminum

What are the uses of Cuminum cyminum?

Cuminum cyminum is used in cooking, as a medicinal herb, and as an insect repellent.

What is the origin of Cuminum cyminum?

Cuminum cyminum is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

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