Status:
valid
Authors:
Kaynak, Tarimcilar & Yılmaz
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Bangladesh J. Bot. 44: 261 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331139
Common Names
- Demirizii Onosma
- Demiriz Onosma
- Demiriz Onosma Grass
Description
Onosma demirizii (also called 'Onosma', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial, growing up to 1m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Onosma demirizii is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onosma demirizii has small, yellow flowers, which are borne in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onosma demirizii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For best results, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from the stems in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Onosma demirizii
Onosma demirizii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, mainly in Turkey, Greece, and Bulgaria.
Onosma demirizii FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Onosma demirizii?
Onosma demirizii prefers temperatures between 70-85°F (21-29°C)
What is the ideal light for Onosma demirizii?
Onosma demirizii prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the ideal humidity for Onosma demirizii?
Onosma demirizii prefers a humidity level of 50-70%
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
Gönöl Kaynak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaynak' in the authors string.
Gül Tarimcilar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tarimcilar' in the authors string.