Nonea melanocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanocarpa
ID:
1216487
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
tro
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 96 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215825
Common Names
- Nonea melanocarpa
- Melanocarpa Nonea
- Melanocarpa Stickseed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nonea melanocarpa (also called Black-fruited Nonea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus, Iran, and Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is found in rocky habitats, such as mountain slopes and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Nonea melanocarpa is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nonea melanocarpa is a small, white or pinkish-white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with two opposite, oblong, entire leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nonea melanocarpa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Nonea melanocarpa
Nonea melanocarpa can be found in the Caucasus, Central Asia, and parts of Siberia.
Nonea melanocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nonea melanocarpa?
Nonea melanocarpa
What is the family of Nonea melanocarpa?
Boraginaceae
What is the common name of Nonea melanocarpa?
Nonea
Species in the Nonea genus
Nonea echioides, Nonea decurrens, Nonea calceolaris, Nonea caspica, Nonea anchusoides, Nonea alpestris, Nonea anomala, Nonea polychroma, Nonea pisidica, Nonea philistaea, Nonea pulla, Nonea palmyrensis, Nonea pallens, Nonea ovczinnikovii, Nonea setosa, Nonea popovii, Nonea rosea, Nonea pulmonarioides, Nonea monticola, Nonea heterostemon, Nonea flavescens, Nonea minutiflora, Nonea micrantha, Nonea macrosperma, Nonea hypoleia, Nonea macrantha, Nonea intermedia, Nonea lutea, Nonea longiflora, Nonea karsensis, Nonea macropoda, Nonea stenosolen, Nonea vivianii, Nonea vesicaria, Nonea versicolor, Nonea calycina, Nonea persica, Nonea armeniaca, Nonea melanocarpa, Nonea rossica, Nonea taurica, Nonea turcomanica, Nonea kandaharensis, Nonea edgeworthii, Nonea viviani, Nonea dumanii, Nonea iranica,
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 tro-4002417: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.