Coriandrum sativum L.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Apiaceae · Genus: Coriandrum1
- Native distribution
- Caribbean, North America, Oceania, Afghanistan, Iran, Lebanon-Syriauncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
22 synonyms
- Bifora loureiroi Kostel.
- Coriandropsis syriaca H.Wolff
- Coriandrum diversifolium Gilib.
- Coriandrum globosum Salisb.
- Coriandrum majus Garsault
- Coriandrum majus Gouan
- Coriandrum melphitense Guss. & Ten.
- Coriandrum sativum asiaticum Stolet.
- Coriandrum sativum indicum Stolet.
- Coriandrum sativum vavilovii Stolet.
- Coriandrum sativum afghanicum Stolet.
- Coriandrum sativum africanum Stolet.
- Coriandrum sativum anatolicum Stolet.
- Coriandrum sativum arabicum Stolet.
- Coriandrum sativum melphitense (Ten. & Guss.) Thell.
- Coriandrum sativum microcarpum DC.
- Coriandrum sativum pygmaeum Stolet.
- Coriandrum sativum vulgare Alef.
- Cuminum cyminum Wall.
- Selinum coriandrum (Vest) E.H.L.Krause
- Sium coriandrum Vest
- Sium coriaudrum Vest
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (8)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Coriandrum sativum · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q41611 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – A scene of Coriander leaves.JPG · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Koriander · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Echter Koriander · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Coriander · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
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Coriandrum tip: It bolts fast in heat – sow again every 2–3 weeks and give it part shade in summer.
Coriandrum sativum – what to know
Coriandrum sativum – family: Apiaceae, genus: Coriandrum. Native range: Caribbean, North America, Oceania, Afghanistan, Iran, Lebanon-Syria. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 0 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Coriandrum species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Coriandrum sativum?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Coriandrum sativum need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Coriandrum sativum get?
It tolerates brief, light frost (down to about 0 °C) but needs winter protection.
Is Coriandrum sativum toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Coriandrum sativum flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Coriandrum: Typical flowering time: June, July.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Data sources: GBIF.org – Coriandrum sativum (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q41611 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – A scene of Coriander leaves.JPG (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Koriander (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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