Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
hirsutissima
ID:
526563

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 101 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525895

Common Names

  • Alkanna hirsutissima
  • Hirsutissima Alkanna
  • Hirsutissima Plant

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Synonyms

  • Lithospermum hirsutissimum Bertol. [unknown]
  • Lithospermum dictyocarpum DC. ex A.DC. [unknown]

Description

Alkanna hirsutissima (also called Hirsute Alkanna, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody rootstock and a branched stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alkanna hirsutissima 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

The flower of Alkanna hirsutissima is a bright yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alkanna hirsutissima is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is not very frost hardy, so it should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Alkanna hirsutissima

Alkanna hirsutissima can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Alkanna hirsutissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alkanna hirsutissima?

Alkanna hirsutissima

What is the family of Alkanna hirsutissima?

Boraginaceae

What is the natural habitat of Alkanna hirsutissima?

Dry rocky hillsides

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,