Status:
valid
Authors:
Riedl
Source:
ksu
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Aarbok Univ. Bergen, Mat.-Naturvitensk. Ser. 1962(1): 40 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386384
Common Names
- Onosma demavendica
- Demavendica Onosma
- Demavendica's Onosma
Description
Onosma demavendica (also called Demavend 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 demavendica is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onosma demavendica has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, slender leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onosma demavendica can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F (-29°C). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Onosma demavendica
Onosma demavendica can be found in the mountains of northern Iran.
Onosma demavendica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onosma demavendica?
Onosma demavendica
What is the common name of Onosma demavendica?
Onosma demavendica
What is the habitat of Onosma demavendica?
Onosma demavendica is found in dry, rocky habitats
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,