Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
ochroleuca
ID:
534370

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 125 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533702



Common Names

  • Anchusa ochroleuca
  • Ochroleucous Anchusa
  • Ochroleucous's Anchusa


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Synonyms

  • Anchusa angustifolia Willd. [unknown]
  • Anchusa azurea Schur [unknown]
  • Anchusa canescens Steven ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Anchusa ciliata Schltdl. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Anchusa exasperata E.D.Clarke [unknown]
  • Anchusa intermedia Schur [unknown]
  • Anchusa linearifolia d'Urv. [unknown]
  • Anchusa popovii (Gușul.) Dobrocz. [unknown]
  • Anchusa sabulosa Steven ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Anchusa undulata Pall. [unknown]
  • Anchusa versicolor Schur [unknown]

Description

Anchusa ochroleuca (also called yellow bugloss, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family Boraginaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and it grows in dry, sunny places. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Anchusa ochroleuca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anchusa ochroleuca has bright yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anchusa ochroleuca is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Anchusa ochroleuca

Anchusa ochroleuca is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.

Anchusa ochroleuca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anchusa ochroleuca?

Anchusa ochroleuca

What is the common name of Anchusa ochroleuca?

Ochroleuca Bugloss

What type of plant is Anchusa ochroleuca?

Perennial

Species in the Anchusa genus

Anchusa montelinasana, Anchusa aegyptiaca, Anchusa affinis, Anchusa aggregata, Anchusa arvensis, Anchusa atlantica, Anchusa aucheri, Anchusa azurea, Anchusa calcarea, Anchusa capensis, Anchusa cespitosa, Anchusa cretica, Anchusa crispa, Anchusa digenea, Anchusa dinsmorei, Anchusa formosa, Anchusa gmelinii, Anchusa hybrida, Anchusa iranica, Anchusa leptophylla, Anchusa leucantha, Anchusa limbata, Anchusa milleri, Anchusa negevensis, Anchusa ochroleuca, Anchusa officinalis, Anchusa procera, Anchusa pseudoochroleuca, Anchusa puechii, Anchusa pusilla, Anchusa riparia, Anchusa samothracica, Anchusa strigosa, Anchusa stylosa, Anchusa thessala, Anchusa thirkeana, Anchusa tiberiadis, Anchusa undulata, Anchusa variegata, Anchusa konyaensis, Anchusa procera, Anchusa digenea, Anchusa puechi, Anchusa thirkeana,

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,