Status:
valid
Authors:
W.W.Sm. & Jeffrey
Source:
ipni
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 9: 112 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327877
Common Names
- Onosma cingulata
- Girdled Onosma
- Girdled Gromwell
Description
Onosma cingulata (also called Girdled 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 cingulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onosma cingulata has small yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onosma cingulata 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 cingulata
Onosma cingulata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Onosma cingulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onosma cingulata?
Onosma cingulata
What type of plant is Onosma cingulata?
It is an annual herb
Where is Onosma cingulata found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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,