Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
387123

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schreb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 3: 474 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386455

Common Names

  • Onosma Cinerea
  • Ashy Onosma
  • Ashy Onosme

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Synonyms

  • Onosma taurica Willd. [unknown]
  • Onosma velenovskyi Davidov [unknown]
  • Onosma taurica Pall. [unknown]

Description

Onosma cinerea (also called Grey 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 cinerea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onosma cinerea is yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onosma cinerea is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Turkey. 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 cinerea

Onosma cinerea can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Onosma cinerea FAQ

What is the common name of Onosma cinerea?

Ashen Onosma

What is the optimal soil type for Onosma cinerea?

Well-drained soil

Does Onosma cinerea 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,