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Arnebia spotted (lat. Arnebia guttata) - one of the herbaceous perennial plant species of the genus Arnebia (Latin Arnebia), representing the Boraginaceae family (Latin Boraginaceae) on the planet. One-sided dense panicles of inflorescences, formed by bright yellow or orange flowers, the petals of which are marked with dark purple spots, are very decorative and adorn the desert places and rocky slopes of Central and Central Asia, including our Mountain Altai.
The plant is popular with traditional healers fighting tropical malaria. And gardeners use the fungicidal abilities of Arnebia spotted when it is necessary to protect cultivated plants from fungal diseases, as well as for dressing seeds before sowing.
What's in your name
The official name of the genus assigned to plants in Latin, "Arnebia", is given by botanists for the appearance of pubescent stems and leaves, reminiscent of funny rabbits in their fur coats. And the connection between rabbits and the Latin word “Arnebia” is explained by the fact that in Arabic the word “rabbit” sounds like “arneb”, and such plants were first encountered and described by botanists in the regions where people speak Arabic.
The specific epithet "guttata" ("spotted") the plant acquired for the spotted petals of bright yellow flowers that adorn the erect bushes of the plant.
The common English name of the plant is "Spotted Arnebia" which in Russian means "Spotted Arnebia". There are also popular names for the plant.
Description
Arnebia spotted can be an annual or perennial upright herb. The roots of the plant are thin or thick (up to 2 centimeters in diameter), painted exclusively in a dark purple color.
A branchy or simple stem rises to a height of just over 30 centimeters. The stem has convex tubercles with whitish stiff hairs up to 2.5 millimeters long. The hairs between the tubercles are weaker and softer.
Basal leaves 4 to 7 centimeters long and 4 to 8 millimeters wide are grayish-green or grayish in color due to thick hair. Stem linear leaves are smaller, with blunt tops, also pubescent.
From June to October, the plant is decorated with inflorescences - one-sided complex umbrellas located at the top of the stems. The inflorescences are formed by yellow or orange tubular flowers with five densely hairy linear sepals. The outer side of the flower tube is covered with hairs. Yellow or orange petals often have bright purple spots.
The fruits of Arnebia spotted are lumpy nuts.
Arnebia spotted grows in the Himalayas, and in our country in the Altai Mountains, choosing places for itself on desert and rocky mountain slopes.
Growing
Arnebia spotted is a very unpretentious plant that grows on rocky soil, poor in nutrients. And moisture does not linger on the slopes for a long time, running into the valley or seeping into the depths of the mountain along the cracks.
Therefore, having chosen such a plant to decorate your summer cottage, you should provide it with soil with good drainage.
Arnebia spotted is a frost-resistant plant that can withstand frosts down to minus 20 degrees. In more severe winter temperatures, it will be safer to cover the planting site with spruce branches or other available covering material.
The place for Arnebia needs a sunny one.
Usage
Arnebia spotted is used as an ornamental plant.
In addition, the plant is in demand by traditional healers in the treatment of malaria.
The fungicidal properties of the plant are used in the fight against fungal diseases of plants and for dressing seeds.
It is also popular for religious rituals.
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