Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
benthamii
ID:
550123

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex G.Don) I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 35: 56 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549455



Common Names

  • Benthamii Arnebia
  • Benthamii Arnebia
  • Bentham's Arnebia


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Synonyms

  • Leptanthe macrostachya Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Echium benthamii Wall. & G.Don [unknown]
  • Macrotomia benthamii (Wall. ex G.Don) A.DC. [unknown]
  • Lithospermum benthamii (Wall. ex G.Don) I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Macrotomia benthamii DC. ex Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Arnebia benthamii (also called Bentham's Arnebia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, yellow-brown flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats such as hillsides and mountainsides.

Uses & Benefits

Arnebia benthamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arnebia benthamii has small, yellow flowers with a red lip. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arnebia benthamii can be propagated by division or seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in early spring or late fall. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seeds should germinate in 2-4 weeks.

Where to Find Arnebia benthamii

Arnebia benthamii can be found in the temperate regions of Afghanistan.

Arnebia benthamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arnebia benthamii?

Arnebia benthamii

What is the common name of Arnebia benthamii?

Bentham's arnebia

What is the natural habitat of Arnebia benthamii?

Dry slopes, grasslands, and open areas

Species in the Arnebia genus

Arnebia afghanica, Arnebia benthamii, Arnebia cana, Arnebia coerulea, Arnebia decumbens, Arnebia densiflora, Arnebia euchroma, Arnebia fimbriata, Arnebia fimbriopetala, Arnebia guttata, Arnebia hispidissima, Arnebia inconspicua, Arnebia johnstonii, Arnebia latibracteata, Arnebia leptosiphonoides, Arnebia lindbergiana, Arnebia linearifolia, Arnebia minima, Arnebia nepalensis, Arnebia obovata, Arnebia paucisetosa, Arnebia purpurascens, Arnebia purpurea, Arnebia rechingeri, Arnebia sewerzowii, Arnebia simulatrix, Arnebia speciosa, Arnebia stenocalyx, Arnebia szechenyi, Arnebia tinctoria, Arnebia transcaspica, Arnebia tschimganica, Arnebia tubata, Arnebia ugamensis, Arnebia violascens, Arnebia waziristanica, Arnebia pulchra, Arnebia hispidissima, Arnebia latebracteata, Arnebia sewerzowi, Arnebia szechenyii, Arnebia nandadeviensis, Arnebia bhattacharyyae,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2652963: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.