Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
leptophylla
ID:
534317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roem. & Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 4: 90 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533649



Common Names

  • Anchusa leptophylla
  • Leptophyllous Anchusa
  • Leptophyllous's Anchusa


Searching for Anchusa leptophylla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Anchusa leptophylla pallidiflora Hub.-Mor. [unknown]
  • Anchusa leptophylla sericans Gușul. [unknown]
  • Anchusa ochroleuca canescens Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Anchusa leptophylla (also called Italian bugloss, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family Boraginaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and it grows in dry, sunny places. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are bright blue.

Uses & Benefits

Anchusa leptophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and stomach problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anchusa leptophylla sub. incana (Ledeb.) D.F.Chamb.
Anchusa leptophylla sub. tomentosa (Boiss.) D.F.Chamb.
Anchusa leptophylla sub. incana Chamberlain

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anchusa leptophylla has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

Searching for Anchusa leptophylla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Anchusa leptophylla 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 leptophylla

Anchusa leptophylla is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.

Anchusa leptophylla FAQ

What is the common name of Anchusa leptophylla?

Slim-Leaved Anchusa

What is the natural habitat of Anchusa leptophylla?

Himalayan forests at altitudes of 1000-3000m

What is the best soil type for Anchusa leptophylla?

Well-drained, acidic soil

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-2636553: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.