Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
malatyana
ID:
1327284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Şenol & Yıldırım

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 164: 125 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339738



Common Names

  • Alkanna Malatyana
  • Malatyana Alkanna
  • Malatyana's Alkanna


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Description

Alkanna malatyana (also called 'Malatya Alkan', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to Turkey. It is found in rocky areas, shrublands, and grasslands at elevations of 1,000–1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Alkanna malatyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alkanna malatyana is a small, yellow, bell-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are thin, light green, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alkanna malatyana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is best to plant the seeds in early spring or late fall. Once established, it requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Alkanna malatyana

Alkanna malatyana is native to Turkey and can be found in the Taurus Mountains.

Alkanna malatyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alkanna malatyana?

Alkanna malatyana

What is the common name of Alkanna malatyana?

Malatya Alkanna

What is the natural habitat of Alkanna malatyana?

Grassy slopes and rocky areas

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

Hasan Yıldırım: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yıldırım' in the authors string.
Serdar Gökhan Şenol: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Şenol' in the authors string.