Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
erecta
ID:
386974

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. Prodr. 1: 121 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386306

Common Names

  • Onosma Erecta
  • Erecta Onosma
  • Onosma Erecta Flower

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Synonyms

  • Onosma laconica Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Onosma erecta (also called Upright Onosma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm tall. It has small, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Onosma erecta is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Onosma erecta sub. malickyi Teppner

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onosma erecta is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Onosma erecta

Onosma erecta can be found in the mountains of Turkey.

Onosma erecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onosma erecta?

Onosma erecta

What is the common name of Onosma erecta?

Erect Bugloss

What is the natural habitat of Onosma erecta?

Onosma erecta 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,

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