Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
somaliensis
ID:
636987

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.G.Mill. & Riedl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40: 8 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636319

Common Names

  • Cystostemon Somaliensis
  • Somali Cystostemon
  • Somali Cystostemon

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Description

Cystostemon somaliensis (also called Cystostemon somaliensis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands, and can reach up to 30 cm in height.

Uses & Benefits

Cystostemon somaliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cystostemon somaliensis is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are long and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cystostemon somaliensis is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division of the clumps. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and the divisions should be done in early spring.

Where to Find Cystostemon somaliensis

Cystostemon somaliensis is native to Somalia.

Cystostemon somaliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cystostemon somaliensis?

Cystostemon somaliensis

What is the common name of Cystostemon somaliensis?

Somali Cystostemon

What type of plant is Cystostemon somaliensis?

Herb

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-2754449: Based on the initial data import
Anthony G. Miller (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.G.Mill.' in the authors string.
Harald Udo von Riedl (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riedl' in the authors string.