Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
caucasica
ID:
387131

Status:
valid

Authors:
Levin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Spisok Rast. Gerb. Fl. S.S.S.R. 12: 37 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386463

Common Names

  • Onosma Caucasica
  • Caucasian Onosma
  • Caucasian Onosme

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Description

Onosma caucasica (also called Caucasian Onosma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Caucasus region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in rocky and grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Onosma caucasica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Onosma caucasica sub. oligotricha T.N.Popova

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onosma caucasica is yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onosma caucasica is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Turkey and the Caucasus. It is propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Onosma caucasica

Onosma caucasica can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.

Onosma caucasica FAQ

What is the common name of Onosma caucasica?

Caucasian Onosma

What is the optimal soil type for Onosma caucasica?

Well-drained soil

Does Onosma caucasica require full sun?

Yes

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,