Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
sieheana
ID:
386931

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayek

Source:
ksu

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Ann. K. K. Naturhist. Hofmus. 28: 173 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386263

Common Names

  • Onosma Sieheana
  • Sieheana Onosma
  • Onosma Sieheana Flower

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Description

Onosma sieheana (also called Siehe's 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 sieheana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onosma sieheana 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 sieheana is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Onosma sieheana

Onosma sieheana can be found in the mountains of Turkey.

Onosma sieheana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onosma sieheana?

Onosma sieheana

What is the common name of Onosma sieheana?

Siehe's Bugloss

What is the natural habitat of Onosma sieheana?

Onosma sieheana is native to the Mediterranean region.

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,