Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
kittaniae
ID:
391184

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

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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.

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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

Arne Strid (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strid' in the authors string.
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.
Saša Stefanović (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stefanović' in the authors string.
Gregoris Iatroú (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iatroú' in the authors string.