Visnaga daucoides

Ammi Visnaga (289632722)

Visnaga daucoides is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is commonly known as khella or bisnaga. This plant is native to the Mediterranean region and has been used traditionally in herbal medicine.

Description

Visnaga daucoides is an annual herb that can grow up to 1 meter in height. The plant has finely divided leaves and produces small white flowers arranged in umbels. The fruit of the plant is a schizocarp, which splits into two mericarps when mature.

Habitat

Visnaga daucoides thrives in dry, sunny environments and is often found in fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy soils.

Uses

The plant has been traditionally used for its medicinal properties. The seeds of Visnaga daucoides contain khellin, a compound that has been used to treat various conditions such as asthma, angina, and kidney stones. The plant is also used in the production of certain pharmaceuticals.

Cultivation

Visnaga daucoides can be grown from seeds. It requires a sunny location and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in the spring, and the plants typically flower in the summer. Regular watering is necessary, but the plant is relatively drought-tolerant once established.

Related Species

Visnaga daucoides is closely related to other members of the Apiaceae family, such as Daucus carota (wild carrot) and Foeniculum vulgare (fennel).

See Also

• Apiaceae
• Daucus carota
• Foeniculum vulgare
• Herbal medicine