Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
origanifolia
ID:
1067485

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
tro

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 3: 130 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066823



Common Names

  • Origanifolia Nama
  • Nama Origanifolia
  • Nama Origanifolium


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Description

Nama origanifolia (also called Oregano-Leaved Nama, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is often found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Nama origanifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a bee forage plant. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and to attract beneficial insects.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Nama origanifolia var. rupicola (Bonpl. ex Choisy) C.L.Hitchc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nama origanifolia has white to pinkish flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow leaves and multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nama origanifolia is a short-lived perennial or annual native to California and Oregon. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in well-draining soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Nama origanifolia

Nama origanifolia is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral.

Species in the Nama genus

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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