Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
mongolicum
ID:
625334

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


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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.

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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 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,

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