Status:
valid
Authors:
Riedl, Binzet & Orcan
Source:
ksu
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 61: 127 (2004 publ. 2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386095
Common Names
- Onosma mersinana
- Mersin Onosma
- Mersin Gromwell
Description
Onosma mersinana (also called Mersin Onosma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and can tolerate drought and heat.
Uses & Benefits
Onosma mersinana is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Onosma mersinana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Onosma mersinana is a warm-growing shrub from the Mediterranean. It prefers bright light and can be grown in a well-draining potting mix. Propagation is done by division of the roots or by seed.
Where to Find Onosma mersinana
Onosma mersinana can be found in the Mediterranean region, in areas such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Onosma mersinana FAQ
What is the common name of Onosma mersinana?
Mersin Onosma
What is the natural habitat of Onosma mersinana?
Grasslands and scrublands of Central Asia
What type of soil does Onosma mersinana 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,
References
Riza Binzet: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Binzet' in the authors string.
Nermin Orcan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orcan' in the authors string.