Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
calycina
ID:
508357

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roem. & Schult.) Selvi, Bigazzi, Hilger & Papini

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Taxon 55: 915 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507689

Common Names

  • Nonea calycina
  • Calycine Nonea
  • Calycine False-Mint

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Synonyms

  • Lycopsis calycina Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Moltkia cyrenaica Spreng. [unknown]
  • Massartina titaiana Maire [unknown]
  • Nonea phaneranthera Viv. [unknown]
  • Nonea multicolor Kunze [unknown]
  • Nonea schultesii G.Don [unknown]
  • Nonea embergeri (Sauvage & Vindt) Selvi, Bigazzi, Hilger & Papini [unknown]
  • Elizaldia calycina Maire [unknown]
  • Elizaldia calycina embergeri (Sauvage & Vindt) Dobignard [unknown]
  • Elizaldia calycina multicolor (Kunze) Chater [unknown]
  • Elizaldia nonneoides Willk. [unknown]
  • Elizaldia phaneranthera I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Elizaldia violacea embergeri Sauvage & Vindt [unknown]
  • Elizaldia violacea multicolor (Kunze) Maire [unknown]

Description

Nonea calycina (also called Calycine Nonea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to Afghanistan and is found in alpine and subalpine meadows. It is an annual herb with small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Nonea calycina is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nonea calycina has yellow flowers with four petals, and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nonea calycina is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in a warm, sunny environment with plenty of bright, indirect light. It prefers a soil mix that is high in organic matter and drains well. Propagation is typically done through division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept warm and humid until germination.

Where to Find Nonea calycina

Nonea calycina can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Nonea calycina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nonea calycina?

Nonea calycina

What is the natural habitat of Nonea calycina?

It is found in the Mediterranean region.

What is the flower color of Nonea calycina?

The flowers of Nonea calycina are white to pinkish in color.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2605031: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Hartmut H. Hilger (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilger' in the authors string.
Federico Selvi (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Selvi' in the authors string.
Massimo Bigazzi (1953-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bigazzi' in the authors string.
Alessio Papini (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Papini' in the authors string.