Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Shrub
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Brazil
  
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
  
Types
Not available
  
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
  
White, Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Tan, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Compound
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Insects
  
Allergy
Toxic
  
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
  
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
  
Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
  
CUMINUM cyminum
  
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
  
Cumin
  
In Hindi
Raintree
  
जीरा संयंत्र
  
In German
raintree
  
Kümmelpflanze
  
In French
raintree
  
Usine de cumin
  
In Spanish
raintree
  
planta de comino
  
In Greek
Raintree
  
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
  
In Portuguese
Raintree
  
Cumin planta
  
In Polish
Raintree
  
Kmin roślin
  
In Latin
Raintree
  
Cumin plant
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Apiales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Apiaceae
  
Genus
Brunfelsia
  
Cuminum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Scandiceae
  
Subfamily
Petunioideae
  
Apioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Raintree and Cumin
Season and care of Raintree and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and Cumin season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Raintree and Cumin Physical Information
Raintree and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Cumin are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Raintree and Cumin
Care of Raintree and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cumin pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.