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Ammi visnaga
  • Visnaga

an annual or biennial member of the Ammi genus in the family Umbelliferae.

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Niche
  • Unknown
    Unknown
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Functions
  • None
    None
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Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • light shade
    Light shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid,neutral,alkaline,very alkaline
    Acid to Very alkaline
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Clay
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • ?
    Unknown
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Ammi visnaga has 0 edible uses listed
Ammi visnaga has 0 material uses listed
Ammi visnaga has 0 medicinal uses listed

Uses

Toxic parts

Skin contact with the sap is said to cause photo-sensitivity and/or dermatitis in some people[1].

Edible uses

Notes

Leaves - raw[2]. Chewed for their pleasant aromatic flavour[3].

Leaves

Unknown use

Material uses

The fruiting pedicel is used as a toothpick[4][5][6] whilst the seeds have been used as a tooth cleaner[7].

Unknown part

Dental care

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

Visnaga is an effective muscle relaxant and has been used for centuries to alleviate the excruciating pain of kidney stones[7]. Modern research has confirmed the validity of this traditional use[7]. Visnagin contains khellin, from which particularly safe pharmaceutical drugs for the treatment of asthma have been made[7]. The seeds are diuretic and lithontripic[4]. They contain a fatty oil that includes the substance 'khellin'. This has been shown to be of benefit in the treatment of asthma[8]. Taken internally, the seeds have a strongly antispasmodic action on the smaller bronchial muscles[7], they also dilate the bronchial, urinary and blood vessels without affecting blood pressure[8]. The affect last for about 6 hours and the plant has practically no side effects[7]. The seeds are used in the treatment of asthma, angina, coronary arteriosclerosis and kidney stones[8]. By relaxing the muscles of the urethra, visnaga reduces the pain caused by trapped kidney stones and helps ease the stone down into the bladder[7]. The seeds are harvested in late summer before they have fully ripened and are dried for later use[7].

Unknown part

Antiasthmatic
Diuretic
Lithontripic
Vasodilator

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Ecological Functions

Nothing listed.

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - sow spring in situ.

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Cultivation

Prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position[8], succeeding in ordinary garden soil. Tolerates a pH in the range 6.8 to 8.3.

This species is not fully winter-hardy in the colder areas of Britain, though it should be possible to grow it as a spring-sown annual[8].

This plant is sold as toothpicks in Egyptian markets[4].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Ammi visnaga. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Ammi visnaga.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

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Taxonomy
Binomial name
Ammi visnaga
Genus
Ammi
Family
Umbelliferae
Imported References
Edible uses
[2][3]
Medicinal uses
[7][4][8]
Material uses & Functions
[4][5][6][7]
Botanic
[9][10]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
?
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
light shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline, very alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil Water Retention
well drained
Environmental Tolerances
    Ecosystems
    Native Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Adapted Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Native Geographical Range
    None listed.
    Native Environment
    None listed.
    Ecosystem Niche
    None listed.
    Root Zone Tendancy
    None listed.
    Life
    Deciduous or Evergreen
    ?
    Herbaceous or Woody
    ?
    Life Cycle
    annual, biennial
    Growth Rate
    ?
    Mature Size
    0.75 x 0.4 meters
    Fertility
    self fertile
    Pollinators
    Insects
    Flower Colour
    ?
    Flower Type
    hermaphrodite

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    References

    1. ? Duke. J. A. and Ayensu. E. S. Medicinal Plants of China Reference Publications, Inc. ISBN 0-917256-20-4 (1985-00-00)
    2. ? 2.02.1 Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books ISBN 3874292169 (1984-00-00)
    3. ? 3.03.1 Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications ISBN 0-9628087-0-9 (1990-00-00)
    4. ? 4.04.14.24.34.4 Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim (1959-00-00)
    5. ? 5.05.1 Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable ISBN 0094579202 (1974-00-00)
    6. ? 6.06.1 Chakravarty. H. L. The Plant Wealth of Iraq. ()
    7. ? 7.07.17.27.37.47.57.67.77.87.9 Chevallier. A. The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Dorling Kindersley. London ISBN 9-780751-303148 (1996-00-00)
    8. ? 8.08.18.28.38.48.5 Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. ISBN 0-7513-020-31 (1995-00-00)
    9. ? Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named PFAFimport-1
    10. ? ? Flora Europaea Cambridge University Press (1964-00-00)

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