Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
samothracica
ID:
534428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bigazzi & Selvi

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 20: 141 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533760



Common Names

  • Samothrace Alkanet
  • Alkanet
  • Bugloss


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Description

Anchusa samothracica (also called Samothrace 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 samothracica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, stomachache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anchusa samothracica is a hardy, herbaceous perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings, and can be divided in spring. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Anchusa samothracica

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

Anchusa samothracica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anchusa samothracica?

Anchusa samothracica

What is the common name of Anchusa samothracica?

Samothrace Alkanet

What is the growth habit of Anchusa samothracica?

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-2636656: 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.