Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
calabricum
ID:
1315159

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ten.) Holub

Source:
ipni

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 8(2): 164, without basionym date. 1973

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327613

Common Names

  • Aegonychon calabricum
  • Calabrian Aegonychon
  • Calabrian Wild-olive

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Description

Aegonychon calabricum (also called Calabrian Aegonychon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and it grows in rocky areas, scrublands, and grasslands. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are oval-shaped and have toothed edges.

Uses & Benefits

Aegonychon calabricum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aegonychon calabricum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegonychon calabricum is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location until they have established.

Where to Find Aegonychon calabricum

Aegonychon calabricum is found in Italy and Sicily.

Aegonychon calabricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegonychon calabricum?

Aegonychon calabricum

What is the common name of Aegonychon calabricum?

Calabrian Aegonychon

What are the uses of Aegonychon calabricum?

Aegonychon calabricum is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food and fodder.

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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Michele Tenore (1780-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ten.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:112671-1: Based on the initial data import