Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
turkestanicus
ID:
1315478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kusneznow

Source:
ipni

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Fl. Caucas. Crit. 4(2): 141 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327932



Common Names

  • Solenanthus turkestanicus
  • Turkestan Solenanthus
  • Turkestan False Flax


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Description

Solenanthus turkestanicus (also called Turkestan Solenanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to India. It typically grows in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Solenanthus turkestanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solenanthus turkestanicus is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solenanthus turkestanicus can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a pot filled with a mixture of soil, sand, and peat moss. The pot should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Solenanthus turkestanicus

Solenanthus turkestanicus is native to the mountains of central Asia, from Afghanistan to Kazakhstan.

Solenanthus turkestanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solenanthus turkestanicus?

Solenanthus turkestanicus

What type of plant is Solenanthus turkestanicus?

Solenanthus turkestanicus is a species of herb.

Where is Solenanthus turkestanicus found?

Solenanthus turkestanicus is found in India and Nepal.

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,