Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 33: 74 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624666
Common Names
- Mongolian Craniospermum
- Mongolian Star Flower
- Mongolian Star
Description
Craniospermum mongolicum (also called Mongolian Craniospermum, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Craniospermum mongolicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Craniospermum mongolicum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Craniospermum mongolicum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Craniospermum mongolicum
Craniospermum mongolicum can be found in Mongolia.
Craniospermum mongolicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Craniospermum mongolicum?
Craniospermum mongolicum
What is the common name of Craniospermum mongolicum?
Mongolicum craniospermum
What is the family of Craniospermum mongolicum?
Brassicaceae
Species in the Craniospermum genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
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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,