Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
leptantha
ID:
746180

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heldr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Exsicc. (Herb. Graec. Norm.) 1898: n.º 1565.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745513

Common Names

  • Onosma Leptantha
  • Leptantha Onosma
  • Leptantha Plant

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Description

Onosma leptantha (also called Leptantha Onosma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a single stem and bright yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Onosma leptantha is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onosma leptantha has yellow flowers with five petals and a star-like shape. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onosma leptantha is a perennial plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from healthy clumps and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a cool, humid environment.

Where to Find Onosma leptantha

Onosma leptantha can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Onosma leptantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onosma leptantha?

Onosma leptantha

What is the common name of Onosma leptantha?

Slender Onosma

What is the natural habitat of Onosma leptantha?

Onosma leptantha is found in rocky places and grasslands in the Balkans.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2898449: Based on the initial data import
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.