Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
ripleyana
ID:
385525

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.H.Davis

Source:
ksu

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 82 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384857



Common Names

  • Omphalodes ripleyana
  • Ripleyana Omphalodes
  • Ripleyana's Omphalodes


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Description

Omphalodes ripleyana (also called Ripley's Omphalodes, among many other common names) is an annual plant with white flowers and a single stem, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Omphalodes ripleyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Omphalodes ripleyana has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Omphalodes ripleyana is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Omphalodes ripleyana

Omphalodes ripleyana is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Omphalodes ripleyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Omphalodes ripleyana?

Omphalodes ripleyana

What is the common name of Omphalodes ripleyana?

Ripley's omphalodes

What is the natural habitat of Omphalodes ripleyana?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region

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,