Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
limitaneum
ID:
1274832

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 32: 354 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274170

Common Names

  • Onosma limitaneum
  • Limitan Onosma
  • Limitan Yellow-Flowered Onosma

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Description

Onosma limitaneum (also called Limiting Onosma, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long, erect stem. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Onosma limitaneum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onosma limitaneum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onosma limitaneum 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.

Where to Find Onosma limitaneum

Onosma limitaneum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Onosma limitaneum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onosma limitaneum?

Onosma limitaneum

What type of plant is Onosma limitaneum?

It is an herbaceous plant.

Where is Onosma limitaneum found?

It is found in Turkey.

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,