Status:
valid
Authors:
Ledeb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Beitr. Naturk. Ostseeprov. Russlands 1: 72 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386249
Common Names
- Polyphylla Onosma
- Many-Leaved Onosma
- Polyphylla Onosma Flower
Synonyms
- Onosma bifrons Steven ex Ledeb. [unknown]
Description
Onosma polyphylla (also called Many-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 polyphylla 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 polyphylla 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 polyphylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Onosma polyphylla
Onosma polyphylla is native to Turkey and the Caucasus region.
Onosma polyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onosma polyphylla?
Onosma polyphylla
What family does Onosma polyphylla belong to?
Boraginaceae
What is the common name of Onosma polyphylla?
Many-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,