Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
jordanovii
ID:
526567

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kožuharov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nar. Republ. Bulgariya 9: 506 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525899

Common Names

  • Alkanna jordanovii
  • Alkanet
  • Jordanov's Alkanet

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Description

Alkanna jordanovii (also called Jordan's alkanet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base and a rosette of leaves. It is native to the Balkan Peninsula and grows in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alkanna jordanovii 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 jordanovii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Alkanna jordanovii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is not very frost hardy, so it should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Alkanna jordanovii

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

Alkanna jordanovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alkanna jordanovii?

Alkanna jordanovii

What is the family of Alkanna jordanovii?

Boraginaceae

What is the natural habitat of Alkanna jordanovii?

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,

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