Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
fimbriopetala
ID:
550145

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stocks

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 3: 180 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549477



Common Names

  • Fimbriopetala Arnebia
  • Fimbriopetala Arnebia
  • Fringed-Petalled Arnebia


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Synonyms

  • Echioides fimbriopetalum (Stocks) Rothm. [unknown]
  • Lithospermum fimbriopetalum (Stocks) I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Echioides fimbriopetala (Stocks) Rothm. [unknown]

Description

Arnebia fimbriopetala (also called Fringed-petal Zygophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in dry habitats, usually near the coast. It is a low-growing perennial with grass-like leaves and blue or purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arnebia fimbriopetala var. bungei (Boiss.) Riedl

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arnebia fimbriopetala is blue, with a yellow center, and grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arnebia fimbriopetala 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 fimbriopetala

Arnebia fimbriopetala can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan.

Arnebia fimbriopetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arnebia fimbriopetala?

Arnebia fimbriopetala

What is the common name of Arnebia fimbriopetala?

Fringed-petal Arnebia

What is the natural habitat of Arnebia fimbriopetala?

It is found in the Himalayas, from Pakistan to Nepal, at altitudes of 3000-5000 m

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,

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