Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
pseudoochroleuca
ID:
534412

Status:
valid

Authors:
Des.-Shost.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Uchen. Zap. Khar'kovsk. Gosud. Univ. Gor'kogo 22: 199. 1941

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533744



Common Names

  • Alkanet
  • Italian Bugloss
  • Small Alkanet


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Description

Anchusa pseudoochroleuca (also called false yellow 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 yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Anchusa pseudoochroleuca 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 pseudoochroleuca has bright yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anchusa pseudoochroleuca 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 pseudoochroleuca

Anchusa pseudoochroleuca can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Anchusa pseudoochroleuca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anchusa pseudoochroleuca?

Anchusa pseudoochroleuca

What is the common name of Anchusa pseudoochroleuca?

False Ochroleuca Alkanet

What is the growth habit of Anchusa pseudoochroleuca?

It is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant that grows in clumps or tufts.

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-2636641: Based on the initial data import
Nathalie A. Desjatova-Shostenko (1889-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Des.-Shost.' in the authors string.