Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
taurica
ID:
1216497

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 3: 112 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215835



Common Names

  • Nonea taurica
  • Tauric Nonea
  • Tauric Stickseed


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Description

Nonea taurica (also called Tauric 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 taurica is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nonea taurica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Nonea taurica 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 taurica

Nonea taurica can be found in the Caucasus and parts of Central Asia.

Nonea taurica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nonea taurica?

Nonea taurica

What is the family of Nonea taurica?

Boraginaceae

What is the common name of Nonea taurica?

Tauric Nonea

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,

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