Status:
valid
Authors:
Strid ex Stefanović, Kit Tan & Iatroú
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 242: 157 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390516
Common Names
- Kittaniae Onosma
- Kittaniae Wild Onosma
- Kittaniae Dioscorea
Description
Onosma kittaniae (also called Kittania's onosma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short, tuberous, underground stem and its leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and glabrous. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Onosma kittaniae is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onosma kittaniae has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onosma kittaniae is a tropical plant that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It is also drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Onosma kittaniae
Onosma kittaniae is native to the Mediterranean region.
Onosma kittaniae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Onosma kittaniae?
Onosma kittaniae
What is the common name of Onosma kittaniae?
Kittania's Onosma
What is the natural habitat of Onosma kittaniae?
Rocky slopes and cliffs
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
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.