Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
ambigens
ID:
386966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lacaita

Source:
ksu

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 61: 280 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386298

Common Names

  • Onosma Ambigens
  • Ambigens Onosma
  • Onosma Ambigens Flower

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Description

Onosma ambigens (also called Ambiguous Onosma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm tall. It has small, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Onosma ambigens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Onosma ambigens sub. zurabiana A.P.Khokhr. & Mazurenko

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Onosma ambigens has small, star-shaped, white or pink flowers. Seed: Onosma ambigens has small, black, oval-shaped seeds. Seedlings: Onosma ambigens seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onosma ambigens is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Onosma ambigens

Onosma ambigens can be found in the mountains of Turkey.

Onosma ambigens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onosma ambigens?

Onosma ambigens

What is the family of Onosma ambigens?

Boraginaceae

What is the habitat of Onosma ambigens?

Rocky slopes and dry meadows

Species in the Onosma genus

Onosma maracandica, Onosma mollis, Onosma mitis, Onosma mirabilis, Onosma microcarpa, Onosma mersinana, Onosma macrorhiza, Onosma macrophylla, Onosma maaikangensis, Onosma lycaonica, Onosma luquanensis, Onosma longiloba, Onosma mattirolii, Onosma papillosa, Onosma paphlagonica, Onosma pachypoda, Onosma pabotii, Onosma ovalifolia, Onosma montana, Onosma oreodoxa, Onosma olivieri, Onosma obtusifolia, Onosma nydeggeri, Onosma nigricaulis, Onosma nervosa, Onosma nemoricola, Onosma neglecta, Onosma nangqenensis, Onosma nana, Onosma hybrida, Onosma liwanowii, Onosma inexspectata, Onosma liparioides, Onosma lineariloba, Onosma lijiangensis, Onosma levinii, Onosma leucocarpa, Onosma latifolia, Onosma lanceolata, Onosma kurdica, Onosma kotschyi, Onosma intertexta, Onosma intricata, Onosma kilouyensis, Onosma iricolor, Onosma khyberiana, Onosma isaurica, Onosma kaheirei, Onosma iranshahrii, Onosma sulaimaniaca,

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,