Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
stribrnyi
ID:
526618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Velen.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bulg. , Suppl. 1: 647 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525950



Common Names

  • Stribrnyi Alkanna
  • Stribrny's Alkanna
  • Stribrny's Broomrape


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Synonyms

  • Alkanna stribrnyi intermedia Kožuharov [unknown]

Description

Alkanna stribrnyi (also called Stribrny's alkanet, among many other common names) is an evergreen subshrub with a woody base and a rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alkanna stribrnyi has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and inflammation. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food coloring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alkanna stribrnyi 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 stribrnyi

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

Alkanna stribrnyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alkanna stribrnyi?

Alkanna stribrnyi

What is the common name of Alkanna stribrnyi?

Stribrny's Alkanet

What type of plant is Alkanna stribrnyi?

Herbaceous perennial

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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