Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
scardica
ID:
526612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Rumel. 2: 91 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525944



Common Names

  • Scardica Alkanna
  • Scardic Alkanna
  • Scardic Broomrape


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Synonyms

  • Lithospermum tinctorium Bertol. [unknown]

Description

Alkanna scardica (also called Scardic alkanet, among many other common names) is an evergreen subshrub with a woody base and a rosette of leaves. It is native to the Balkan Peninsula and grows in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alkanna scardica is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Alkanna scardica are small, white and star-shaped. Seed: The seeds of Alkanna scardica are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings of Alkanna scardica are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alkanna scardica is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Pruning can be done in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Alkanna scardica

Alkanna scardica can be found in the Middle East, primarily in Israel, Jordan, and Syria.

Alkanna scardica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alkanna scardica?

Alkanna scardica

What is the common name of Alkanna scardica?

Scardian alkanna

What is the natural habitat of Alkanna scardica?

Dry hillsides, stony slopes and rocky outcrops

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,

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