Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
rupestris
ID:
531386

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pall.) Popov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Spisok Rast. Gerb. Fl. S.S.S.R. 12: 61 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530718



Common Names

  • Amblynotus rupestris
  • Rupestris Amblynotus
  • Rupestris Amblynotus Moss


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Synonyms

  • Amblynotus chinganicus A.I.Baranov & Skvorts. [unknown]
  • Amblynotus dauricus (Pall. ex Roem. & Schult.) I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Amblynotus obovatus I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Anchusa pauciflora Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Anchusa rupestris (Pallas) Sweet [unknown]
  • Eritrichium dauricum Brand [unknown]
  • Eritrichium obovatum (Ledeb.) A.DC. [unknown]
  • Eritrichium rupestre Bunge [unknown]

Description

Amblynotus rupestris (also called Rock Amblynotus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the tropical Americas. It has a short stem, and its leaves are usually lanceolate, with a length of up to 10 cm. It grows in moist soils, in open fields, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Amblynotus rupestris is used as an ornamental plant and has a wide variety of medicinal uses, including treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amblynotus rupestris has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amblynotus rupestris can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Amblynotus rupestris

Amblynotus rupestris can be found in Central and South America.

Amblynotus rupestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amblynotus rupestris?

Amblynotus rupestris

What is the common name of Amblynotus rupestris?

Rock Amblynotus

What is the habitat of Amblynotus rupestris?

It is found in moist, sandy soils, in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Species in the Amblynotus genus

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,

References

Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.
Mikhail Popov (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Popov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:112910-1: Based on the initial data import