Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
phrygia
ID:
526594

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Mitth. Thüring. Bot. Vereins , n.f., 21: 81 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525926

Common Names

  • Alkanna phrygia
  • Alkanet
  • Phrygian Alkanet

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Description

Alkanna phrygia (also called Phrygian 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 phrygia 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Alkanna phrygia are small, white and star-shaped. Seed: The seeds of Alkanna phrygia are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings of Alkanna phrygia are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alkanna phrygia 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 phrygia

Alkanna phrygia 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 phrygia FAQ

What type of plant is Alkanna phrygia?

Alkanna phrygia is a flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family.

Where does Alkanna phrygia grow?

Alkanna phrygia is native to Turkey and the Middle East.

What is the scientific name of Alkanna phrygia?

The scientific name of Alkanna phrygia is Alkanna phrygia.

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,