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Onosma

Onosma · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Onosma, scientifically known as Onosma, is a diverse genus of flowering plants within the Boraginaceae family. Native to various regions of Eurasia and Africa, these hardy perennials are characterized by their distinctive hairy leaves and bell-shaped flowers, often valued in traditional herbal medicine for their unique therapeutic properties.

Family
Boraginaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Choriantha · Sava · 1 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Onosma

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Lotwurzen
  • Lotwurzen

French:

  • Orcanettes

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Onosma.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Boraginales
Family Boraginaceae
Genus Onosma

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within Middle Europe. It can be found growing in the mountainous and temperate landscapes of Austria. Additionally, its range extends through the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. The species is also well-established within the borders of Germany. Finally, its geographical presence includes the scenic regions of Hungary and Switzerland.

Region Area
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Hungary
Middle Europe Switzerland
Southwestern Europe France
Southwestern Europe Spain
Southeastern Europe Albania
Southeastern Europe Bulgaria
Southeastern Europe Greece

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Activities

Onosma has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antithrombotic, Antiviral.

Activities reported in Onosma
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antidiabetic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antithrombotic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiviral 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Neuroprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anticancer

  1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Antidiabetic

  1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Antimicrobial

  1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Antithrombotic

  1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Antiviral

  1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Neuroprotective

  1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Conditions

Onosma has 13 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include abdominal pain, anthelmintic, blood diseases, bronchitis, burns.

Conditions investigated for Onosma
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Abdominal pain 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anthelmintic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Blood diseases 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Bronchitis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Burns 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cardiotonic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Eye diseases 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fever 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Laxative 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Purgative 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Abdominal pain

  1. Pharmacognosy reviews

Anthelmintic

  1. Pharmacognosy reviews

Blood diseases

  1. Pharmacognosy reviews

Bronchitis

  1. Pharmacognosy reviews

Burns

  1. Pharmacognosy reviews

Cardiotonic

  1. Pharmacognosy reviews

Eye diseases

  1. Pharmacognosy reviews

Fever

  1. Pharmacognosy reviews

Laxative

  1. Pharmacognosy reviews

Purgative

  1. Pharmacognosy reviews