Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
nemoricola
ID:
386801

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hausskn. & Bornm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 8: 540 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386133

Common Names

  • Onosma Nemoricola
  • Woodland Onosma
  • Woodland Golden-Thread

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Synonyms

  • Onosma froedinii Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Onosma nemoricola (also called Forest Onosma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Turkey and the Caucasus. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky, grassy areas. It prefers sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Onosma nemoricola is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers are used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onosma nemoricola has yellow flowers with four petals and a long calyx. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onosma nemoricola is a species of flowering plant native to Turkey. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and temperatures between 50-75°F (10-24°C). Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Onosma nemoricola

Onosma nemoricola can be found in the Alps and the Carpathian Mountains.

Onosma nemoricola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onosma nemoricola?

Onosma nemoricola

What is the common name of Onosma nemoricola?

Forest Onosma

What is the natural habitat of Onosma nemoricola?

Alpine meadows and rocky slopes of the Himalayas

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

Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:119746-1: Based on the initial data import