Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
malatyana
ID:
1333854

Status:
valid

Authors:
Binzet

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Turkish J. Bot. 40: 195 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346308


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Description

Onosma malatyana (also called Malatya Onosma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb species native to Turkey. It has a creeping habit and can reach up to 15 cm in height. The leaves are heart-shaped and have a serrated margin. It is found in humid forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Onosma malatyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Onosma malatyana flower is a white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Onosma malatyana is best done from seed. The seed should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight. Propagation can also be done through division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Onosma malatyana

Onosma malatyana is native to Turkey.

Onosma malatyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onosma malatyana?

Onosma malatyana

What is the common name of Onosma malatyana?

Malatya onosma

Where does Onosma malatyana grow?

It is native to the Anatolia region of 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,

References

Riza Binzet: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Binzet' in the authors string.