Status:
valid
Authors:
Kanitz
Source:
ipni
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Növényt. Gyujtesek Eredm. Grof Szechenyi Bela Keletazsiai Utjabol : 42 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327645
Common Names
- Arnebia szechenyii
- Szechenyi's Arnebia
- Szechenyi's Bloodroot
Description
Arnebia szechenyii (also called Szechenyi's Arnebia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family. It is native to the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran, and it grows in rocky areas, grasslands, and scrublands. It has pink or white flowers and its leaves are deeply divided into narrow lobes.
Uses & Benefits
Arnebia szechenyii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often grown as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arnebia szechenyii has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The flowers are bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arnebia szechenyii is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location until they have established.
Where to Find Arnebia szechenyii
Arnebia szechenyii is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Arnebia szechenyii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arnebia szechenyii?
Arnebia szechenyii
What is the common name of Arnebia szechenyii?
Szechenyi's Arnebia
What are the uses of Arnebia szechenyii?
Arnebia szechenyii is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food and fodder.
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,