Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
apenninus
ID:
433059

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Fisch. & C.A.Mey

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 11: 306 1838

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432391



Common Names

  • Apennine Solenanthus
  • Apennine Star of Bethlehem
  • Apennine Starflower


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Synonyms

  • Cynoglossum apenninum L. [unknown]
  • Solenanthus apenninus (L.) Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [deprecated]

Description

Solenanthus apenninus (also called Apennine Solenanthus, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Apennine Mountains. 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 apenninus 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 apenninus 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 apenninus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Solenanthus apenninus

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

Solenanthus apenninus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solenanthus apenninus?

Solenanthus apenninus

What is the common name of Solenanthus apenninus?

Apennine solenanthus

What is the natural habitat of Solenanthus apenninus?

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

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120659-1: Based on the initial data import