Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
tschimganica
ID:
550196

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.Fedtsch.) G.L.Chu

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 20: 326 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549528



Common Names

  • Tschimganica Arnebia
  • Tschimganica Dyer's Rocket
  • Tschimganica Dyer's Root


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Synonyms

  • Lithospermum tschimganicum B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
  • Ulugbekia tschimganica (B.Fedtsch.) Zakirov [unknown]
  • Macrotomia tschimganica (B.Fedtsch.) Popov & Zakirov [unknown]

Description

Arnebia tschimganica (also called Tschimgan 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 tschimganica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of dyes for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arnebia tschimganica 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 tschimganica is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Arnebia tschimganica

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

Arnebia tschimganica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arnebia tschimganica?

Arnebia tschimganica

What is the common name of Arnebia tschimganica?

Tschimgan arnebia

What is the natural habitat of Arnebia tschimganica?

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-2653034: Based on the initial data import
Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.
Ge Lin Chu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Chu' in the authors string.