Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
575407

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 670 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574739



Common Names

  • Oriental Borage
  • Orientalis Borage
  • Oriental Borage


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Synonyms

  • Laelia podocarpa C.A.Mey. ex Rupr. [unknown]
  • Myagrum taraxacifolium Lam. [unknown]
  • Rapistrum glandulosum J.P.Bergeret [unknown]
  • Bunias perennis (L.) Sm. [unknown]
  • Bunias winterlii Schult. [unknown]
  • Crucifera laelia E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Laelia orientalis Rchb. [unknown]

Description

Bunias orientalis (also called Oriental Bunias, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and grows up to 1 m tall. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are round and up to 1 cm in diameter. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bunias orientalis is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in terrariums and as a houseplant. It is also used to make wreaths and other decorative items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bunias orientalis has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bunias orientalis is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer or from seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sheltered spot in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a mix of sand and peat.

Where to Find Bunias orientalis

Bunias orientalis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Bunias orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bunias orientalis?

Bunias orientalis

What is the natural habitat of Bunias orientalis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the average size of Bunias orientalis?

2-4 m in height

Species in the Bunias genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

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