Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 63 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386251
Common Names
- Polyantha Onosma
- Many-Flowered Onosma
- Polyantha Onosma Flower
Synonyms
- Onosma cynoglossoides Hub.-Mor. [unknown]
Description
Onosma polyantha (also called Many-flowered 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 polyantha 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 polyantha 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onosma polyantha 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 polyantha
Onosma polyantha is native to Turkey and the Caucasus region.
Onosma polyantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onosma polyantha?
Onosma polyantha
What family does Onosma polyantha belong to?
Boraginaceae
What is the common name of Onosma polyantha?
Many-flowered 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,