Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
caspica
ID:
380190

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 4: 336 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379522



Common Names

  • Caspian neonea
  • Caspian false-laurel
  • Caspian false-bay


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Synonyms

  • Lycopsis caspica Lehm. [unknown]
  • Nonea diffusa Boiss. & Buhse [unknown]
  • Nonea picte (M.Bieb.) Sweet [unknown]
  • Nonea sordida Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Onosma caspica Willd. [unknown]
  • Anchusa picta M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Echioides caspica Poir. [unknown]
  • Echioides picta Poir. [unknown]
  • Nonea picta (Lehm.) Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Lycopsis picta Lehm. [unknown]
  • Nonea caspica caspica [unknown]
  • Nonea picta Sweet [unknown]

Description

Nonea caspica (also called Caspica Nonea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Russia. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, along streams, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Nonea caspica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nonea caspica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nonea caspica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate waterlogging. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Nonea caspica

Nonea caspica is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Nonea caspica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nonea caspica?

Nonea caspica

What is the common name of Nonea caspica?

Caspian Nonea

Where is Nonea caspica native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Nonea 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2379658: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.