Status:
valid
Authors:
Ledeb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Pl. Nov. Casp.-Cauc. : 10 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386191
Common Names
- Onosma staminea
- Staminate Onosma
- Staminate Gromwell
Description
Onosma staminea (also called Stamine Onosma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Turkey and the Caucasus. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas, reaching a height of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Onosma staminea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make jams and jellies. The plant has antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onosma staminea 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 staminea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Onosma staminea
Onosma staminea can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Onosma staminea FAQ
What is the common name of Onosma staminea?
Staminate Onosma
What is the scientific name of Staminate Onosma?
Onosma staminea
What is the natural habitat of Onosma staminea?
Onosma staminea is native to Turkey.
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,