Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
ksu
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Heliocarya : 12 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386109
Common Names
- Onosma Longiloba
- Long-Lobed Onosma
- Long-Lobed Golden-Thread
Description
Onosma longiloba (also called Long-Lobed Onosma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Turkey and the Caucasus. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky, grassy areas. It prefers sunny, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Onosma longiloba is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers are used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onosma longiloba has yellow flowers with four petals and a long calyx. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onosma longiloba is a species of flowering plant native to China. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and temperatures between 50-75°F (10-24°C). Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Onosma longiloba
Onosma longiloba can be found in the Mediterranean region, in areas such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Onosma longiloba FAQ
What is the common name of Onosma longiloba?
Long-lobed Onosma
What is the natural habitat of Onosma longiloba?
Grasslands and scrublands of Central Asia
What type of soil does Onosma longiloba prefer?
Well-drained, sandy soil
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,