Alkanna haussknechtii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
haussknechtii
ID:
526558
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 44: 16 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525890
Common Names
- Alkanna haussknechtii
- Haussknechtii Alkanna
- Haussknechtii Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alkanna haussknechtii (also called Haussknecht's Alkanna, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody rootstock and a branched stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Alkanna haussknechtii 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
The flower of Alkanna haussknechtii is a bright yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Alkanna haussknechtii is propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a sandy, well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks. Transplant the seedlings to individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Alkanna haussknechtii prefers full sun to partial shade and should be planted in a well-drained soil. Water the plants regularly and fertilize them with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.
Where to Find Alkanna haussknechtii
Alkanna haussknechtii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Alkanna haussknechtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alkanna haussknechtii?
Alkanna haussknechtii
What is the family of Alkanna haussknechtii?
Boraginaceae
What is the natural habitat of Alkanna haussknechtii?
Dry rocky hillsides
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2628487: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.