Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
aegyptiaca
ID:
534196

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 48 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533528



Common Names

  • Anchusa aegyptiaca
  • Egyptian Anchusa
  • Egyptian Alkanet


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Synonyms

  • Lycopsis aegyptiaca L. [unknown]
  • Anchusa flava Forssk. [unknown]
  • Anchusa verrucosa Lam. [unknown]
  • Asperugo aegyptiaca L. [unknown]
  • Asperugo verrucosa Boiss. [unknown]
  • Anchusa aegyptiaca (L.) DC. [deprecated]

Description

Anchusa aegyptiaca (also called Egyptian anchusa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is an annual herb with a hairy stem and long, narrow leaves. It is native to North Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anchusa aegyptiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves are used for making herbal teas and infusions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anchusa aegyptiaca has small, blue flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anchusa aegyptiaca is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a year.

Where to Find Anchusa aegyptiaca

Anchusa aegyptiaca can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Anchusa aegyptiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anchusa aegyptiaca?

Anchusa aegyptiaca

What is the common name of Anchusa aegyptiaca?

Egyptian Bugloss

What is the natural habitat of Anchusa aegyptiaca?

Dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes

Species in the Anchusa genus

Anchusa montelinasana, Anchusa aegyptiaca, Anchusa affinis, Anchusa aggregata, Anchusa arvensis, Anchusa atlantica, Anchusa aucheri, Anchusa azurea, Anchusa calcarea, Anchusa capensis, Anchusa cespitosa, Anchusa cretica, Anchusa crispa, Anchusa digenea, Anchusa dinsmorei, Anchusa formosa, Anchusa gmelinii, Anchusa hybrida, Anchusa iranica, Anchusa leptophylla, Anchusa leucantha, Anchusa limbata, Anchusa milleri, Anchusa negevensis, Anchusa ochroleuca, Anchusa officinalis, Anchusa procera, Anchusa pseudoochroleuca, Anchusa puechii, Anchusa pusilla, Anchusa riparia, Anchusa samothracica, Anchusa strigosa, Anchusa stylosa, Anchusa thessala, Anchusa thirkeana, Anchusa tiberiadis, Anchusa undulata, Anchusa variegata, Anchusa konyaensis, Anchusa procera, Anchusa digenea, Anchusa puechi, Anchusa thirkeana,

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,