Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
thirkeana
ID:
534463

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gusul.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bul. Fac. Sti. Cernauti 1: 263 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533795



Common Names

  • Thirke's Alkanet
  • Alkanet
  • Bugloss


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Description

Anchusa thirkeana (also called Italian bugloss, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of up to 60 cm and has blue-violet flowers. It prefers sunny, dry habitats and can be found in grasslands, rocky slopes and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anchusa thirkeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, stomachache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anchusa thirkeana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division in the spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Anchusa thirkeana

Anchusa thirkeana can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Anchusa thirkeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anchusa thirkeana?

Anchusa thirkeana

What is the common name of Anchusa thirkeana?

Alkanet

What is the family of Anchusa thirkeana?

Boraginaceae

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,