Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
550186

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aitch. & Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 18: 81 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549518



Common Names

  • Speciosa Arnebia
  • Showy Arnebia
  • Showy-flowered Arnebia


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Synonyms

  • Macrotomia nobilis (Rech.f.) Huynh [unknown]
  • Macrotomia speciosa (Aitch. & Hemsl.) Kitam. [unknown]
  • Arnebia nobilis Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Lithospermum speciosum (Aitch. & Hemsl.) I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Lithospermum nobile (Rech.f.) I.M.Johnst. [unknown]

Description

Arnebia speciosa (also called Showy Arnebia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody rootstock. It is native to the Himalayas and the Hindu Kush Mountains, and is found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Arnebia speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of dyes for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arnebia speciosa is a deep purple, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arnebia speciosa is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C). Division should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Arnebia speciosa

Arnebia speciosa is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal.

Arnebia speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arnebia speciosa?

Arnebia speciosa

What is the common name of Arnebia speciosa?

Showy arnebia

What is the natural habitat of Arnebia speciosa?

Dry slopes, grasslands, and open areas

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-2653025: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
James Edward Tierney Aitchison (1836-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aitch.' in the authors string.