Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 8: 543 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386394
Common Names
- Onosma haussknechtii
- Haussknechtii Onosma
- Haussknecht's Onosma
Description
Onosma haussknechtii (also called Haussknecht's Borage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East. It has a woody base and grows up to 40 cm tall. It has hairy stems and leaves, and its flowers are small and yellow. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is usually found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Onosma haussknechtii is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onosma haussknechtii has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, slender leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onosma haussknechtii 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 haussknechtii
Onosma haussknechtii can be found in the mountains of western Turkey.
Onosma haussknechtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onosma haussknechtii?
Onosma haussknechtii
What is the common name of Onosma haussknechtii?
Onosma haussknechtii
What is the habitat of Onosma haussknechtii?
Onosma haussknechtii 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,