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-0000629287
Common Names
- Set-leaved cuminum
- Set-leaved cuminum grass
- Cuminum setifolium
Synonyms
- Psammogeton caramanicus Bornm. [unknown]
- Psammogeton flabellatus Bornm. & Gauba [unknown]
- Psammogeton kermanensis Bornm. [unknown]
- Torilis heterotricha Trautv. [unknown]
- Torilis setifolia Boiss. [unknown]
- Daucus griffithii M.Hiroe [unknown]
- Psammogeton setifolium Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Cuminum setifolium (also called 'Hairy-Leaf Cumin', 'Hairy-Leaf Cumin-Seed', 'Hairy-Leaf 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 setifolium 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 setifolium 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 setifolium 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 setifolium
Cuminum setifolium can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Cuminum setifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cuminum setifolium?
Cuminum setifolium
What are the uses of Cuminum setifolium?
Cuminum setifolium is used in cooking, as a medicinal herb, and as an insect repellent.
What is the origin of Cuminum setifolium?
Cuminum setifolium is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.
Species in the Cuminum genus
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,