Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
amana
ID:
526525

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 58: 56 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525857

Common Names

  • Alkanna amana
  • Amana Alkanna
  • Alkanna

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Description

Alkanna amana (also called 'Amana Alkanna', among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Central Asia and grows in dry grasslands. The leaves are linear and the flowers are yellow with red spots.

Uses & Benefits

Alkanna amana can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alkanna amana has yellow flowers with white centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alkanna amana is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Alkanna amana

Alkanna amana can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Alkanna amana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alkanna amana?

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Where does Alkanna amana grow?

Alkanna amana grows in the western United States, primarily in Utah and Colorado.

What is the habitat of Alkanna amana?

Alkanna amana grows in dry, sandy soils in open areas, often on rocky slopes.

Species in the Alkanna genus

Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae, Alkanna noneiformis, Alkanna oreodoxa, Alkanna orientalis, Alkanna pamphylica, Alkanna pelia, Alkanna phrygia, Alkanna pinardi, Alkanna pindicola, Alkanna prasinophylla, Alkanna primuliflora, Alkanna pseudotinctoria, Alkanna pulmonaria, Alkanna punctulata, Alkanna sandwithii, Alkanna sartoriana,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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