Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
arcuata
ID:
386994

Status:
valid

Authors:
Riedl

Source:
ksu

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 30: 307 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386326

Common Names

  • Arcuata Onosma
  • Arched Onosma
  • Arcuata Onosma Flower

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Description

Onosma arcuata (also called Arcuate Onosma, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its linear leaves with curved edges, yellow flowers, and small fruits. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Onosma arcuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onosma arcuata is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken in late summer and planted in a pot with well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Onosma arcuata

Onosma arcuata can be found in the Mediterranean region, in areas such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Onosma arcuata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onosma arcuata?

Onosma arcuata

What is the common name of Onosma arcuata?

Arched Bugloss

What is the natural habitat of Onosma arcuata?

Onosma arcuata is native to the Mediterranean region.

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,