Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
stenocalyx
ID:
550187

Status:
valid

Authors:
Riedl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 75: 216 (1971 publ. 1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549519

Common Names

  • Stenocalyx Arnebia
  • Narrow-calyx Arnebia
  • Narrow-calyx Arnebia

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Description

Arnebia stenocalyx (also called Steno-Calyx Arnebia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody rootstock. It is native to the Himalayas and the Hindu Kush Mountains, and is found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Arnebia stenocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of dyes for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arnebia stenocalyx is a deep purple, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arnebia stenocalyx is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C). Division should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Arnebia stenocalyx

Arnebia stenocalyx is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal.

Arnebia stenocalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arnebia stenocalyx?

Arnebia stenocalyx

What is the common name of Arnebia stenocalyx?

Stenocalyx arnebia

What is the natural habitat of Arnebia stenocalyx?

Dry slopes, grasslands, and open areas

Species in the Arnebia genus

Arnebia afghanica, Arnebia benthamii, Arnebia cana, Arnebia coerulea, Arnebia decumbens, Arnebia densiflora, Arnebia euchroma, Arnebia fimbriata, Arnebia fimbriopetala, Arnebia guttata, Arnebia hispidissima, Arnebia inconspicua, Arnebia johnstonii, Arnebia latibracteata, Arnebia leptosiphonoides, Arnebia lindbergiana, Arnebia linearifolia, Arnebia minima, Arnebia nepalensis, Arnebia obovata, Arnebia paucisetosa, Arnebia purpurascens, Arnebia purpurea, Arnebia rechingeri, Arnebia sewerzowii, Arnebia simulatrix, Arnebia speciosa, Arnebia stenocalyx, Arnebia szechenyi, Arnebia tinctoria, Arnebia transcaspica, Arnebia tschimganica, Arnebia tubata, Arnebia ugamensis, Arnebia violascens, Arnebia waziristanica, Arnebia pulchra, Arnebia hispidissima, Arnebia latebracteata, Arnebia sewerzowi, Arnebia szechenyii, Arnebia nandadeviensis, Arnebia bhattacharyyae,

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,

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