Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
dasytrichum
ID:
1257382

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 7: 83 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256720



Common Names

  • Onosma dasytrichum
  • Dasytrichum Onosma
  • Onosma


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Description

Onosma dasytrichum (also called Woolly Onosma, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is an annual herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, and Turkey. It is found in stony slopes and dry open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Onosma dasytrichum has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onosma dasytrichum has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onosma dasytrichum is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be taken. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Onosma dasytrichum

Onosma dasytrichum is native to Europe and can be found in Turkey, Greece, and Bulgaria.

Onosma dasytrichum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onosma dasytrichum?

Onosma dasytrichum

What is the common name of Onosma dasytrichum?

Woolly Onosma

What is the natural habitat of Onosma dasytrichum?

Grasslands and scrublands

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,