Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
borii
ID:
372705

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.E.C.Fisch.) I.M.Johnst.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 35: 81 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372037

Common Names

  • Maharanga borii
  • Bor's Maharanga
  • Bor's-leaved Maharanga

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Synonyms

  • Onosma borii C.E.C.Fisch. [unknown]

Description

Maharanga borii (also called Bor's Maharanga, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Himalayan region. It has white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Maharanga borii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maharanga borii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf emerging from the seed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maharanga borii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Maharanga borii

Maharanga borii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

Maharanga borii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maharanga borii?

Maharanga borii

What is the common name of Maharanga borii?

Bor's Maharanga

What is the natural habitat of Maharanga borii?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands

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,

References

Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
Cecil Ernest Claude Fischer (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.C.Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:118441-1: Based on the initial data import