Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
alpestris
ID:
380224

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
ksu

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 4: 336 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379556

Common Names

  • Nonea alpestris
  • Alpine Nonea
  • Mountain Nonea

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Synonyms

  • Lycopsis alpestris Lehm. [unknown]
  • Anchusa alpestris Steven [unknown]
  • Echioides alpestris Poir. [unknown]

Description

Nonea alpestris (also called Alpine Nonea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is a small, erect herb with a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Nonea alpestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nonea alpestris has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with two leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nonea alpestris is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate waterlogging. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Nonea alpestris

Nonea alpestris is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry soils in open woodlands.

Nonea alpestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nonea alpestris?

Nonea alpestris

What is the common name of Nonea alpestris?

Alpine Nonea

Where is Nonea alpestris native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Nonea genus

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,