Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
cmp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (TU, Dorpatensis) 1840: 7 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549482
Common Names
- Guttata Arnebia
- Guttata Arnebia
- Spotted Arnebia
Synonyms
- Lithospermum guttatum (Bunge) I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
- Arnebia guttata thomsonii (C.B.Clarke) Kazmi [unknown]
- Arnebia thomsonii C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Arnebia tibetana Kurz [unknown]
- Macrotomia guttata (Bunge) Farrer [unknown]
Description
Arnebia guttata (also called Spotted 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 guttata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Arnebia guttata sub. griffithii (Boiss.) Sadat
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arnebia guttata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arnebia guttata is a perennial plant native to Central Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small, star-shaped flowers that bloom in shades of pink, purple, and white. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to flower.
Where to Find Arnebia guttata
Arnebia guttata can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan.
Arnebia guttata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arnebia guttata?
Arnebia guttata
What is the common name of Arnebia guttata?
Spotted Arnebia
What is the natural habitat of Arnebia guttata?
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,