Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
exserta
ID:
1315429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 27: t. 2639 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327883

Common Names

  • Onosma exserta
  • Exsert Onosma
  • Exsert Gromwell

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Description

Onosma exserta (also called Exserted 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 exserta 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

The flower of Onosma exserta is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onosma exserta can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a pot filled with a mixture of soil, sand, and peat moss. The pot should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Onosma exserta

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

Onosma exserta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onosma exserta?

Onosma exserta

What type of plant is Onosma exserta?

It is an annual herb

Where is Onosma exserta 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,

References

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:119647-1: Based on the initial data import