Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
attilae
ID:
526531

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.H.Davis

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 81 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525863

Common Names

  • Alkanna attilae
  • Attilae Alkanna
  • Alkanna

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Description

Alkanna attilae (also called 'Attila's 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 attilae 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 attilae 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 attilae is a shrub or small tree which can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Alkanna attilae

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

Alkanna attilae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alkanna attilae?

Alkanna attilae

What is the common name of Alkanna attilae?

Attila's alkanna

What is the natural habitat of Alkanna attilae?

Dry hillsides, stony slopes and rocky outcrops

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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