Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
bracteosa
ID:
387093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hausskn. & Bornm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Geogr. Ges. (Thüringen) Jena 9: 19 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386425

Common Names

  • Onosma Bracteosa
  • Bracted Onosma
  • Bracted Onosme

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Description

Onosma bracteosa (also called Bracted Borage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East. It has a woody base and grows up to 30 cm tall. It has hairy stems and leaves, and its flowers are small and yellow. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is usually found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Onosma bracteosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Onosma bracteosa is yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onosma bracteosa 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 bracteosa

Onosma bracteosa can be found in the mountains of western Turkey.

Onosma bracteosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onosma bracteosa?

Onosma bracteosa

What is the common name of Onosma bracteosa?

Bracted Onosma

What is the natural habitat of Onosma bracteosa?

Grasslands and rocky areas

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

Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:119571-1: Based on the initial data import