Onosma

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Choriantha
• Sava
• Colsmannia

Regional and Traditional Names

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.

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.

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.

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

Medicinal Uses

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

Most Reported Uses