Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
386921

Status:
valid

Authors:
Riedl

Source:
ksu

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 109: 238 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386253

Common Names

  • Platyphylla Onosma
  • Broad-Leaved Onosma
  • Platyphylla Onosma Flower

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Description

Onosma platyphylla (also called Broad-leaved Onosma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky slopes, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has yellow flowers and small, white fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Onosma platyphylla is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onosma platyphylla has yellow flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and round with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onosma platyphylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Onosma platyphylla

Onosma platyphylla is native to Turkey and the Caucasus region.

Onosma platyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onosma platyphylla?

Onosma platyphylla

What family does Onosma platyphylla belong to?

Boraginaceae

What is the common name of Onosma platyphylla?

Broad-leaved Onosma

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,