Alkanna bracteosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteosa
ID:
526539
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 118 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525871
Common Names
- Alkanna bracteosa
- Bracteosa Alkanna
- Alkanna
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Alkanna bracteosa (also called Bracted Alkanna, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Alkanna bracteosa can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alkanna bracteosa has yellow flowers with white centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with two small leaves.
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Alkanna bracteosa is propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a sandy, well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks. Transplant the seedlings to individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Alkanna bracteosa prefers full sun to partial shade and should be planted in a well-drained soil. Water the plants regularly and fertilize them with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.
Where to Find Alkanna bracteosa
Alkanna bracteosa can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Alkanna bracteosa FAQ
What type of plant is Alkanna bracteosa?
Alkanna bracteosa is a flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family.
Where does Alkanna bracteosa grow?
Alkanna bracteosa is native to Turkey and the Middle East.
What is the scientific name of Alkanna bracteosa?
The scientific name of Alkanna bracteosa is Alkanna bracteosa.
Species in the Alkanna genus
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, Alkanna noneiformis, Alkanna oreodoxa, Alkanna orientalis, Alkanna pamphylica, Alkanna pelia, Alkanna phrygia, Alkanna pinardi, Alkanna pindicola, Alkanna prasinophylla, Alkanna primuliflora, Alkanna pseudotinctoria, Alkanna pulmonaria, Alkanna punctulata, Alkanna sandwithii, Alkanna sartoriana,
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-2628468: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.