Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
tro
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 7: 32 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215710
Common Names
- Nonea
- Persica
- Persian Nonea
Description
Nonea persica (also called Persian Nonea, among many other common names) is an annual herb up to 30 cm tall, with a woody base. It is native to the tropical regions of Asia. It is found in open woodlands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nonea persica is used as an ornamental plant and is also known for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Nonea persica var. suchtelenioides (Riedl) Falat. & Pakravan
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nonea persica has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nonea persica 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 persica
Nonea persica is found in the Middle East and Central Asia.
Nonea persica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nonea persica?
Nonea persica
What is the common name of Nonea persica?
Persian nonea
Where is Nonea persica native to?
Western Asia
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,