Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
arvensis
ID:
534221

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) M.Bieb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 123 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533553



Common Names

  • Anchusa arvensis
  • Field Anchusa
  • Field Alkanet


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Synonyms

  • Lycopsis arvensis L. [unknown]
  • Anchusa arvensis occidentalis (Kusn.) Nordh. [unknown]
  • Buglossites arvensis Bubani [unknown]
  • Echioides arvensis Poir. ex Steud. [unknown]

Description

Anchusa arvensis (also called Field 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 Europe and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anchusa arvensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers are used for making perfumes and fragrances.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anchusa arvensis sub. orientalis (L.) Nordh.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anchusa arvensis 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 arvensis 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 -10°C (14°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 arvensis

Anchusa arvensis can be found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas in Europe and North Africa.

Anchusa arvensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anchusa arvensis?

Anchusa arvensis

What is the common name of Anchusa arvensis?

Field Bugloss

What is the natural habitat of Anchusa arvensis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2636464: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.