Status:
valid
Authors:
Krasnob.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Sist. Zametki Mater. Gerb. Krylova Tomsk. Gosud. Univ. Kuybysheva 84: 4 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327635
Common Names
- Anoplocaryum turczaninovii
- Turczaninov's Anoplocaryum
- Turczaninov's Wild-olive
Description
Anoplocaryum turczaninovii (also called Turczaninov's Anoplocaryum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family. It is native to the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran, and it grows in rocky areas, grasslands, and scrublands. It has pink or white flowers and its leaves are deeply divided into narrow lobes.
Uses & Benefits
Anoplocaryum turczaninovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often grown as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anoplocaryum turczaninovii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anoplocaryum turczaninovii is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location until they have established.
Where to Find Anoplocaryum turczaninovii
Anoplocaryum turczaninovii is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Anoplocaryum turczaninovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anoplocaryum turczaninovii?
Anoplocaryum turczaninovii
What is the common name of Anoplocaryum turczaninovii?
Turczaninov's Anoplocaryum
What are the uses of Anoplocaryum turczaninovii?
Anoplocaryum turczaninovii is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food and fodder.
Species in the Anoplocaryum genus
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,