Nigella orientalis
Yellow fennel flower
Nigelella orientalis, commonly known as the Oriental Nigella, is a delicate perennial herb valued for its intricate, fine-textured foliage and charming blossoms. Native to specific Eastern regions, this botanical gem is prized by gardeners and herbalists alike for its unique aesthetic appeal and potential traditional medicinal properties.
- Scientific name: Nigella orientalis
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Nigella orientalis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is classified under the family Ranunculaceae within the genus Nigella.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nigella | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Nigella orientalis, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In English, it is called the yellow fennel flower, while in Russian, it is known as Чернушка восточная. In Swedish, the species is called Jungfruparasoll, and in Bulgarian, it is identified as източна челeбитka. Finally, in Chinese, the plant is referred to as 东方黑种草.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Чернушка восточная | Wikidata |
| sv | Jungfruparasoll | Wikidata |
| bg | източна челебитка | Wikidata |
| zh | 东方黑种草 | Wikidata |
| en | yellow fennel flower | Wikidata |
| en | yellow fennel-flower | Wikidata |
| en | yellow fennelflower | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several distinct regions. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is documented in Bulgaria, Greece, and the European portion of Türkiye. Moving eastward, the species can be found within the territories of South European Russia. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the Caucasus region, specifically within the Transcaucasus. Together, these locations highlight a broad geographical spread across Eastern and Southeastern Europe and the Caucasus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | East Aegean Is. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nigella orientalis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), albumin, bilirubin, urea, uric acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| albumin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bilirubin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Nigella orientalis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include VLDL-cholesterol, bilirubin.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| VLDL-cholesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bilirubin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |