Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
albiflorus
ID:
433064

Status:
valid

Authors:
Czukav. & Meling

Source:
ksu

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 19: 161 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432396



Common Names

  • Albiflorus Solenanthus
  • Albiflorus Star of Bethlehem
  • Albiflorus Starflower


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Description

Solenanthus albiflorus (also called White-flowered Solenanthus, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Balkans. It has a short rhizome and a branched stem, with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white or pink flowers. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Solenanthus albiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Solenanthus albiflorus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solenanthus albiflorus is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. To cultivate, it needs full sun to partial shade, and a well-draining, loamy potting mix. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Solenanthus albiflorus

Solenanthus albiflorus can be found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Solenanthus albiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solenanthus albiflorus?

Solenanthus albiflorus

What is the common name of Solenanthus albiflorus?

White-flowered solenanthus

What is the natural habitat of Solenanthus albiflorus?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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

Anna Prokofevna Czukavina (1929-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Czukav.' in the authors string.
E.V. Meling: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meling' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:901024-1: Based on the initial data import