Ammi visnaga | Toothpickweed, Visnaga, Khella | Various
Ammi visnaga belongs to the plant family APIACE and Genus Ammi This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Ammi visnaga does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Ammi visnaga so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Ammi visnaga toothpickweed,visnaga,khella is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Ammi visnaga has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as an antispasmodic, as an antiasthmatic, as a bronchiolytic and as a relaxant. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. Visnaga (sometimes called khella and toothpickweed) requires professional guidance for safe usage. It is illegal in some countries to possess or use this plant without proper certification. The aerial parts and the seeds are used in herbal preparations.
Ammobium alatum 'Chelsea Physic' | | Various
Ammocharis falcata | . Originated in Cape of Good Hope | Various
Amomum cardamon | . Originated in East Indies | Various
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.