Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
inconspicua
ID:
550155

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl. & Lace

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 28: 326 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549487



Common Names

  • Inconspicua Arnebia
  • Inconspicua Arnebia
  • Inconspicuous Arnebia


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Synonyms

  • Arnebia argyrea Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Lithospermum inconspicuum (Hemsl. & Lace) I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Macrotomia inconspicua (Hemsl. & Lace) Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Arnebia inconspicua (also called Unnoticed 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 inconspicua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arnebia inconspicua 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 inconspicua 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 inconspicua

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

Arnebia inconspicua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arnebia inconspicua?

Arnebia inconspicua

What is the common name of Arnebia inconspicua?

Inconspicuous Arnebia

What is the natural habitat of Arnebia inconspicua?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2652996: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
John Henry Lace (1857-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lace' in the authors string.