Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
angustissima
ID:
386999

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hausskn. & Bornm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 30: 71 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386331

Common Names

  • Angustissima Onosma
  • Very Narrow Onosma
  • Angustissima Onosma Flower

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Description

Onosma angustissima (also called Narrow-Leaved Onosma, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its linear leaves with narrow edges, yellow flowers, and small fruits. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Onosma angustissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onosma angustissima is a small, yellowish-white spikelet, with a single flower at the top. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onosma angustissima can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Onosma angustissima

Onosma angustissima can be found in the Mediterranean region, in areas such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Onosma angustissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onosma angustissima?

Onosma angustissima

What is the common name of Onosma angustissima?

Narrow Onosma

What is the natural habitat of Onosma angustissima?

Alpine meadows and rocky slopes of the Himalayas

Species in the Onosma genus

Onosma maracandica, Onosma mollis, Onosma mitis, Onosma mirabilis, Onosma microcarpa, Onosma mersinana, Onosma macrorhiza, Onosma macrophylla, Onosma maaikangensis, Onosma lycaonica, Onosma luquanensis, Onosma longiloba, Onosma mattirolii, Onosma papillosa, Onosma paphlagonica, Onosma pachypoda, Onosma pabotii, Onosma ovalifolia, Onosma montana, Onosma oreodoxa, Onosma olivieri, Onosma obtusifolia, Onosma nydeggeri, Onosma nigricaulis, Onosma nervosa, Onosma nemoricola, Onosma neglecta, Onosma nangqenensis, Onosma nana, Onosma hybrida, Onosma liwanowii, Onosma inexspectata, Onosma liparioides, Onosma lineariloba, Onosma lijiangensis, Onosma levinii, Onosma leucocarpa, Onosma latifolia, Onosma lanceolata, Onosma kurdica, Onosma kotschyi, Onosma intertexta, Onosma intricata, Onosma kilouyensis, Onosma iricolor, Onosma khyberiana, Onosma isaurica, Onosma kaheirei, Onosma iranshahrii, Onosma sulaimaniaca,

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

Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:119529-1: Based on the initial data import