Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
subulifolia
ID:
386860

Status:
valid

Authors:
Riedl

Source:
ksu

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33: 301 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386192

Common Names

  • Onosma subulifolia
  • Awl-leaved Onosma
  • Awl-leaved Gromwell

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Description

Onosma subulifolia (also called Subulifolia 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 subulifolia 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 subulifolia 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 subulifolia 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 subulifolia

Onosma subulifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, in areas such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Onosma subulifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Onosma subulifolia?

Subulifoliate Onosma

What is the scientific name of Subulifoliate Onosma?

Onosma subulifolia

What is the natural habitat of Onosma subulifolia?

Onosma subulifolia 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,