Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
526587

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 4: 46 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525919

Common Names

  • Alkanna orientalis
  • Alkanet
  • Oriental Alkanet

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Synonyms

  • Lycopsis mollis Vis. [unknown]
  • Lithospermum orientale L. [unknown]
  • Oskampia trichotoma Moench [illegitimate]
  • Alkanna orientalis hellenica Boiss. [unknown]
  • Anchusa orientalis L. [unknown]
  • Baphorhiza orientalis (L.) Font Quer & Rothm. [unknown]
  • Camptocarpus orientalis K.Koch [unknown]

Description

Alkanna orientalis (also called Oriental alkanna, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family. It is native to the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran, and it typically grows in rocky areas and in dry, open grasslands. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are long and narrow.

Uses & Benefits

Alkanna orientalis has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments including fever, coughs, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alkanna orientalis sub. integrifolia (Post) P.Mouterde ex Charpin & Greuter
Alkanna orientalis var. leucantha (Bornm.) Hub.-Mor.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alkanna orientalis 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 orientalis 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 orientalis

Alkanna orientalis is native to the western United States, primarily in Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas.

Alkanna orientalis FAQ

What type of plant is Alkanna orientalis?

Alkanna orientalis is a flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family.

Where does Alkanna orientalis grow?

Alkanna orientalis is native to Turkey and the Middle East.

What is the scientific name of Alkanna orientalis?

The scientific name of Alkanna orientalis is Alkanna orientalis.

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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