Onosma bracteatum (Boraginaceae)

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Onosma bracteatum
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The Onosma bracteatum plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas from Uttar Pradesh to C. Nepal. It is a member of the Boraginaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Onosma bracteatum
Family:  Boraginaceae
Author:  Wallich.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.4   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rocky slopes in dry areas, 3300 - 5000 metres[51].

Propagation Notes: Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse in early spring. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out in early summer. Cuttings in a frame in the summer. Shade them for the first 10 - 12 days[1].

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