Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
tinctoria
ID:
526624

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tausch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Flora 7: 234 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525956



Common Names

  • Tinctoria Alkanna
  • Dyer's Alkanna
  • Dyer's Broomrape


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Synonyms

  • Lithospermum tinctorium L. [unknown]
  • Alkanna lehmannii (Tineo) A.DC. [unknown]
  • Alkanna tinctoria lehmanii (Tineo) Nyman [unknown]
  • Anchusa bracteolata Viv. [unknown]
  • Anchusa rhizochroa Viv. [unknown]
  • Anchusa tinctoria (L.) L. [unknown]
  • Anchusa tuberculata Forssk. [unknown]
  • Baphorhiza tinctoria Link [unknown]
  • Buglossum tinctorium Lam. [unknown]

Description

Alkanna tinctoria (also called Alkanet, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem with small, oval-shaped leaves and small, star-shaped flowers that range in color from pink to purple. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is commonly found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Alkanna tinctoria 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alkanna tinctoria sub. subleiocarpa (Hub.-Mor.) Hub.-Mor.
Alkanna tinctoria sub. tripolitana (Bornm.) Qaiser
Alkanna tinctoria sub. anatolica Hub.-Mor.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alkanna tinctoria 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 tinctoria

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

Alkanna tinctoria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alkanna tinctoria?

Alkanna tinctoria

What is the common name of Alkanna tinctoria?

Dyer's Alkanet

What type of plant is Alkanna tinctoria?

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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