Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sudanense
ID:
629957

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Wolff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 234 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629289

Common Names

  • Cuminum Sudanense
  • Black Cumin
  • Nigella Sativa

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Description

Cuminum sudanense (also called 'Sudanese Cumin', 'Sudanese Cumin-Seed', 'Sudanese 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 sudanense 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 sudanense 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 sudanense 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 sudanense

Cuminum sudanense can be found in Sudan.

Cuminum sudanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuminum sudanense?

Cuminum sudanense

What are the uses of Cuminum sudanense?

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

What is the origin of Cuminum sudanense?

Cuminum sudanense is native to the Sudan and parts of Africa.

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,