Chinese-parsley (Coriandrum sativum, Sp. Pl.: 256 (1753))

Family: Apiaceae

Author: L.

Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 256 (1753)

Year: 1753

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Coriandrum

Vegetable: False

Observations: E. Medit. to Pakistan

Description

Chinese-parsley, known scientifically as Coriandrum sativum, is a significant herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is a versatile plant renowned for its distinctive aroma and flavor, widely utilized in various culinary traditions across the globe.

Originating from the Eastern Mediterranean to Pakistan, Chinese-parsley thrives in warm, temperate climates. It is a bushy plant with delicate, feathery leaves that sit atop slender stems. Both the leaves, commonly referred to as cilantro, and the seeds, known as coriander, are used in cooking, offering a citrusy and slightly spicy flavor profile that enhances numerous dishes.

Chinese-parsley not only plays a crucial role in the kitchen but also holds medicinal value. It has been traditionally used to aid digestion, treat infections, and as an anti-inflammatory agent. Recent studies further indicate its potential antioxidant properties, contributing to overall health and well-being.

The plant is relatively easy to grow, requiring well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight. It can be cultivated in gardens or pots, making it an accessible addition to home herb gardens. When in bloom, it produces small umbels of white or pink flowers which later develop into spherical, brown seeds.

Coriandrum sativum was first officially described in Linnaeus’ seminal work “Species Plantarum” in 1753, testifying to its longstanding significance in botany and horticulture. As an essential element in global culinary practices and traditional medicine, Chinese-parsley continues to be valued not just for its aromatic qualities but also for its diverse applications.

Common Names

Dan: almindelig koriander, koriander
Lit: blakinė kalendra
Eng: chinese-parsley, cilantro, coriander, chinese parsley
Spa: cilantro, culantro
Fra: coriandre, coriandre cultivée, coriandre cultivé
Deu: echter koriander, koriander
Mlt: kosbor
Est: aedkoriander
Por: coendro, coentro, coentro-das-hortas, coentros, coriandro, cuentro
Ita: coriandolo, coriandro
Hun: kerti koriánder
Ell: koliantro
Swe: koriander
Ces: koriander siaty, koriandr setý
Nld: koriander
Cym: brwysgedlys, coriander, llysiau’r bara
En: Chinese-parsley, Cilantro, Coriander, Chinese parsley, Katombhâr, Ketumbah, धनिया, मल्लि, ꯐꯗꯤꯒꯣꯝ, Indian parsley
Af: Kalhander, Koljander
Sq: Korianderi
Am: ድምብላል
Ar: كزبره (كُزبره), كزبرة, Kuzbara, Kusbarah, Kuzbarah, كسبره, كُزْبَرة
Hy: Գինձ
As: ধনিয়া
Az: Keşniş
Eu: Martorri
Be: Каляндра пасяўная
Bn: ধনে
Bs: Korijander
Br: Koriandrez
Bg: Кориандър
My: နံနံပင်
Ca: Celiandre, Saliàndria, Xeliandria, Coriandre
Zh: Yan sui, 芫荽
Hr: Korijander
Cs: Koriandr setý, Koriander siaty
Da: Koriander, Almindelig koriander
Dv: ކޮތަނބިރި
Nl: Koriander
Eo: Kultiva koriandro
Et: Aedkoriander
Fi: Maustekorianteri
Fr: Coriandre, Coriandre cultivé, Coriandre cultivée, Persil arabe, Persil chinois, Punaise mâle
Gl: Coandro
Ka: Ქინძი
De: Koriander, Echter Koriander, Gartenkoriander, Gewürzkoriander, Chinesische Petersilie, Indische Petersilie, Wanzenkümmel
El: Κόλιανδρος, Koliantro
Gn: Kuratũ
Gu: કોથમીર
He: כוסברה, גד השדה
Hi: धनिया
Hu: Koriander, Kerti koriánder
Is: Kóríandrajurt
Io: Koriandro
Id: Ketumbar
Ga: Lus an choire
It: Coriandolo, Coriandro, Coriandolo comune, Erba cimicina
Jv: Ketumbar
Kn: ಕೊತ್ತುಂಬರಿ
Kk: Егістік кориандр
Ky: Кориандр
Ko: 고수
Ku: Gijnîj
Lv: Koriandrs
Lt: Blakinė kalendra
Lb: Koriander
Mk: Коријандер
Mg: Koriana
Ms: Ketumbar
Ml: മല്ലി
Mt: Kosbor
Mr: कोथिंबीर
Ne: धनियाँ
No: Koriander
Oc: Coriandre
Or: ଧଣିଆ
Os: Чиндзи
Pa: ਧਨੀਆ
Fa: گشنیز
Pl: Kolendra siewna
Pt: Coentro, Coriandro, Coendro, Coentro-das-hortas, Coentros, Cuentro
Pt-br: Coentro
Qu: Kulantru
Ro: Coriandru
Ru: Кориандр
Sa: कुस्तुम्बरी
Gd: Coireaman
Sr: Коријандар
Sd: ڌاڻا
Si: කොත්තමල්ලි
Sk: Koriander siaty
So: Kamsar
Es: Culantro, Koriander, Cilantro, Coriandro
Su: Katuncar
Sv: Koriander
Tl: Unsoy
Zh-tw: 芫荽
Tg: Кашнич
Ta: கொத்தமல்லி
Tt: Калияндыр
Te: ధనియాలు
Th: ผักชี
Bo: འུ་སུ།
Zh-hant: 芫荽
Tr: Kişniş
Uk: Коріандр
Ur: دھنیا
Vi: Rau mùi
Vo: Koriand
Cy: Coriander, Brwysgedlys, Llysiau’r Bara
Yi: פעלד־גליאנדער

Synonyms

• Coriandrum sativum var. vulgare (Alef.)
• Coriandrum sativum var. pygmaeum (Stolet.)
• Coriandrum sativum var. indicum (Stolet.)
• Coriandrum sativum var. africanum (Stolet.)
• Coriandrum sativum subsp. indicum (Stolet.)
• Coriandrum sativum var. afghanicum (Stolet.)
• Coriandrum sativum var. asiaticum (Stolet.)
• Coriandrum sativum var. anatolicum (Stolet.)
• Coriandrum sativum subsp. asiaticum (Stolet.)
• Coriandrum sativum var. arabicum (Stolet.)
• Coriandrum sativum var. microcarpum (DC.)
• Bifora loureiroi (Kostel.)
• Selinum coriandrum (E.H.L.Krause)
• Coriandrum globosum (Salisb.)
• Coriandrum diversifolium (Gilib.)
• Coriandrum majus (Gouan)
• Coriandrum melphitense (Guss. & Ten.)
• Sium coriandrum (Vest)
• Coriandrum sativum var. vavilovii (Stolet.)
• Coriandropsis syriaca (H.Wolff)
• Coriandrum sativum subsp. vavilovii (Stolet.)

Distribution

• Afghanistan (native)
• Iran (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• Pakistan (native)
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Leaf

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Flower

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Bark

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Habit

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Fruit

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Other

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3034871)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:840760-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Coriandrum sativum L.)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.5

Ph minimum: 7.0

Light: 7

Atmospheric humidity: 4

Bloom months: [‘jun’, ‘jul’, ‘aug’]

Soil nutriments: 6