Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
staechadifolium
ID:
1315183

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 121 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327637



Common Names

  • Antiphytum staechadifolium
  • Staechadifolium Antiphytum
  • Staechadifolium Wild-olive


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Description

Antiphytum staechadifolium (also called Sea Holly-Leaved Antiphytum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and it grows in rocky areas, scrublands, and grasslands. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are oval-shaped and have toothed edges.

Uses & Benefits

Antiphytum staechadifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often grown as a ground cover. It can also be used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antiphytum staechadifolium 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antiphytum staechadifolium 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 Antiphytum staechadifolium

Antiphytum staechadifolium is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Antiphytum staechadifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antiphytum staechadifolium?

Antiphytum staechadifolium

What is the common name of Antiphytum staechadifolium?

Staechadifolium Antiphytum

What are the uses of Antiphytum staechadifolium?

Antiphytum staechadifolium is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food and fodder.

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,

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:113427-1: Based on the initial data import