Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
aucheriana
ID:
1315414

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 60 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327868

Common Names

  • Onosma aucheriana
  • Aucher's Onosma
  • Aucher's Gromwell

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Description

Onosma aucheriana (also called Aucher's Gromwell, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Onosma aucheriana has been used as an ornamental plant, as a bee forage, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onosma aucheriana has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onosma aucheriana is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn and the plants should be planted in a sunny or partially shaded position.

Where to Find Onosma aucheriana

Onosma aucheriana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus.

Onosma aucheriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onosma aucheriana?

Onosma aucheriana

What is the common name of Onosma aucheriana?

Aucher's Onosma

What is the natural habitat of Onosma aucheriana?

Rocky slopes and grasslands

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:119543-1: Based on the initial data import