Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
387335

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 105 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386667

Common Names

  • Onosma velutina
  • Velvet Onosma
  • Velvet-Leaved Onosma

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Description

Onosma velutina (also called Velvet Onosma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean Basin. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Onosma velutina is used for its ornamental value and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onosma velutina has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onosma velutina is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and in well-draining soil. Water the plant deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize the plant in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Onosma velutina

Onosma velutina is found in the mountains of Turkey and Iran.

Onosma velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onosma velutina?

Onosma velutina

What is the common name of Onosma velutina?

Velvet Onosma

What is the natural habitat of Onosma velutina?

Onosma velutina is native to the Mediterranean region.

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,