Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
minima
ID:
550167

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wettst. ex Stapf

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien. Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 50: 30 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549499



Common Names

  • Minima Arnebia
  • Minima Arnebia
  • Smallest Arnebia


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Synonyms

  • Lithospermum detonsum I.M.Johnst. [unknown]

Description

Arnebia minima (also called Dwarf 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 minima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It has been used to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Arnebia minima is a small, white to pinkish-white spike, with a single spikelet per flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nut, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arnebia minima 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 minima

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

Arnebia minima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arnebia minima?

Arnebia minima

What is the common name of Arnebia minima?

Small Arnebia

What is the natural habitat of Arnebia minima?

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-2653008: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Richard Wettstein (1863-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wettst.' in the authors string.