Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
arenaria
ID:
386993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Waldst. & Kit.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 3: 308 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386325

Common Names

  • Arenaria Onosma
  • Sand Onosma
  • Arenaria Onosma Flower

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Synonyms

  • Onosma transrhymnensis Klokov [unknown]
  • Onosma transrhymnensis Klokov in Popov [unknown]
  • Onosma setosa transrhymnensis (Klokov ex Popov) Kamelin [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Onosma arenaria 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Onosma arenaria sub. fallax (Borbás) Jáv.
Onosma arenaria sub. vaudense (Gremli) Kerguélen
Onosma arenaria sub. tuberculata (Kit.) Soó

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onosma arenaria 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 arenaria

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

Onosma arenaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onosma arenaria?

Onosma arenaria

What is the common name of Onosma arenaria?

Sand Bugloss

What is the natural habitat of Onosma arenaria?

Onosma arenaria 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2392857: Based on the initial data import
Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.