Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
latibracteata
ID:
550157

Status:
valid

Authors:
Riedl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 45: 126 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549489



Common Names

  • Latibracteata Arnebia
  • Latibracteata Arnebia
  • Broad-Bracted Arnebia


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Description

Arnebia latibracteata (also called Broad-bracted Arnebia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, open woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Arnebia latibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arnebia latibracteata 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 latibracteata 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 latibracteata

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

Arnebia latibracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arnebia latibracteata?

Arnebia latibracteata

What is the common name of Arnebia latibracteata?

Broad-bracted Arnebia

What is the natural habitat of Arnebia latibracteata?

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,