Description
Onosma hypoleucum (also called Onosma hypoleucum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to Central Asia. It grows in dry, sunny habitats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onosma hypoleucum has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onosma hypoleucum is an herbaceous species native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is a terrestrial species that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the seeds have germinated, the young plants can be transplanted to individual pots and grown in a well-draining, moist soil. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, sterile medium.