Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. , a.s., 1: 512 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533603
Common Names
- Anchusa dinsmorei
- Dinsmore's Anchusa
- Dinsmore Anchusa
Description
Anchusa dinsmorei (also called Dinsmore's Anchusa, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to temperate Europe. It is a small plant with blue flowers and prefers moist habitats, such as temperate forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Anchusa dinsmorei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers are used for making perfumes and fragrances.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anchusa dinsmorei has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anchusa dinsmorei is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in summer.
Where to Find Anchusa dinsmorei
Anchusa dinsmorei can be found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas in Europe and North Africa.
Anchusa dinsmorei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anchusa dinsmorei?
Anchusa dinsmorei
What is the common name of Anchusa dinsmorei?
Dinsmore's Bugloss
What is the natural habitat of Anchusa dinsmorei?
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,