Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
trichophila
ID:
526630

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 2: 201 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525962



Common Names

  • Trichophila Alkanna
  • Hairy Alkanna
  • Hairy Broomrape


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Description

Alkanna trichophila (also called False 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 trichophila 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: Small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alkanna trichophila 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 trichophila

Alkanna trichophila is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Alkanna trichophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alkanna trichophila?

Alkanna trichophila

What is the common name of Alkanna trichophila?

Hairy Alkanet

What type of plant is Alkanna trichophila?

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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