Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
chrysanthiana
ID:
742282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kit Tan

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Phytol. Balcan. 15: 291 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741615



Common Names

  • Chrysanthiana Alkanna
  • Chrysanthiana Alkanna
  • Chrysanthiana Alkanna


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Description

Alkanna chrysanthiana (also called Golden Alkanna, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to Turkey and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a basal rosette of narrow, pointed leaves and produces a cluster of yellow, four-petaled flowers in summer.

Uses & Benefits

Alkanna chrysanthiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also known to be an air purifier and can help reduce indoor air pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alkanna chrysanthiana is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alkanna chrysanthiana is an evergreen, perennial, climbing shrub with glossy, oval leaves and tubular, two-lipped, yellow flowers in spring and summer. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer, or from seed. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Alkanna chrysanthiana

Alkanna chrysanthiana can be found in Turkey.

Alkanna chrysanthiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alkanna chrysanthiana?

Alkanna chrysanthiana

What family does Alkanna chrysanthiana belong to?

Boraginaceae

What is the common name of Alkanna chrysanthiana?

No common name

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-2888437: Based on the initial data import
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.