Status:
valid
Authors:
Kolak.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 14: 62 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384838
Common Names
- Kusnezow's Omphalodes
- Kusnezow's Omphalodes
- Kusnezow's Omphalodes
Description
Omphalodes kusnezowii (also called Kusnezow's Omphalodes, among many other common names) is an annual plant with white flowers and a single stem, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Omphalodes kusnezowii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Omphalodes kusnezowii has small, blue flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Omphalodes kusnezowii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a greenhouse and then transplanted outdoors when the plants are established.
Where to Find Omphalodes kusnezowii
Omphalodes kusnezowii is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Omphalodes kusnezowii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Omphalodes kusnezowii?
Omphalodes kusnezowii
What is the common name of Omphalodes kusnezowii?
Kusnezow's omphalodes
What is the natural habitat of Omphalodes kusnezowii?
Dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Omphalodes genus
Omphalodes luciliae,
Omphalodes nitida,
Omphalodes kusnezowii,
Omphalodes verna,
Omphalodes runemarkii,
Omphalodes ripleyana,
Omphalodes rupestris,
Omphalodes davisiana,
Omphalodes cappadocica,
Omphalodes heterophylla,
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,