Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
primuliflora
ID:
526599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Rumel. 2: 89 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525931

Common Names

  • Primuliflora Alkanna
  • Primrose Alkanna
  • Primrose Broomrape

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Synonyms

  • Alkanna primuliflora thracica Kožuharov [unknown]
  • Anchusa primuliflora E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Lithospermum apulum Friv. ex Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Alkanna primuliflora (also called Primrose-flowered 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 primuliflora 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 primuliflora are small, white and star-shaped. Seed: The seeds of Alkanna primuliflora are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings of Alkanna primuliflora are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alkanna primuliflora 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 primuliflora 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 primuliflora

Alkanna primuliflora 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 primuliflora FAQ

What type of plant is Alkanna primuliflora?

Alkanna primuliflora is a flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family.

Where does Alkanna primuliflora grow?

Alkanna primuliflora is native to Turkey and the Middle East.

What is the scientific name of Alkanna primuliflora?

The scientific name of Alkanna primuliflora is Alkanna primuliflora.

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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