Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
leucantha
ID:
534325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Selvi & Bigazzi

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 142: 436 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533657



Common Names

  • Anchusa leucantha
  • Leucanthous Anchusa
  • Leucanthous's Anchusa


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Synonyms

  • Anchusa officinalis leucantha (Selvi & Bigazzi) Kit Tan [unknown]

Description

Anchusa leucantha (also called white 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 white.

Uses & Benefits

Anchusa leucantha 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anchusa leucantha 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 leucantha

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

Anchusa leucantha FAQ

What is the common name of Anchusa leucantha?

White-Flowered Anchusa

What is the natural habitat of Anchusa leucantha?

Himalayan forests at altitudes of 1000-3000m

What is the best soil type for Anchusa leucantha?

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-2636560: Based on the initial data import
Federico Selvi (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Selvi' in the authors string.
Massimo Bigazzi (1953-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bigazzi' in the authors string.