Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
punctulata
ID:
526605

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 4: 204 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525937

Common Names

  • Punctulata Alkanna
  • Dotted Alkanna
  • Dotted Broomrape

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Description

Alkanna punctulata (also called Spotted 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 punctulata is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alkanna punctulata is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Pruning can be done in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Alkanna punctulata

Alkanna punctulata 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 punctulata FAQ

What type of plant is Alkanna punctulata?

Alkanna punctulata is a flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family.

Where does Alkanna punctulata grow?

Alkanna punctulata is native to Turkey and the Middle East.

What is the scientific name of Alkanna punctulata?

The scientific name of Alkanna punctulata is Alkanna punctulata.

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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