Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
stellulata
ID:
386872

Status:
valid

Authors:
Waldst. & Kit.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 2: 189 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386204

Common Names

  • Onosma Stellulata
  • Stellulata Plant
  • Stellulata Flower

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Synonyms

  • Onosma orphanidea Boiss. [unknown]
  • Onosma pustulata Schur [unknown]
  • Onosma scaberrima Boiss. [unknown]
  • Onosma scorpioides Boiss. & A.Huet [unknown]
  • Onosma brevifolia DC. ex Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Onosma stellulata (also called Stellulata 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 stellulata 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 stellulata has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a small, globular seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onosma stellulata 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 stellulata

Onosma stellulata is native to the western Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, and Morocco.

Onosma stellulata FAQ

What is the common name of Onosma stellulata?

Stellulate Onosma

What is the scientific name of Stellulate Onosma?

Onosma stellulata

What is the natural habitat of Onosma stellulata?

Onosma stellulata is native to Turkey and Iran.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2392715: Based on the initial data import
Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.