Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
strigosa
ID:
534448

Status:
valid

Authors:
[Soland.]

Source:
cmp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Aleppo , ed. 2, 2: 246 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533780



Common Names

  • Striped Alkanet
  • Alkanet
  • Bugloss


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Synonyms

  • Anchusa echinata Lam. [unknown]
  • Buglossum echinatum Tausch [unknown]
  • Buglossum syriacum Tausch [unknown]

Description

Anchusa strigosa (also called bristly 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 strigosa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anchusa strigosa sub. macrophylla Riedl
Anchusa strigosa sub. tonsa Bornm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anchusa strigosa 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 strigosa is a hardy, herbaceous perennial that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, division, or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Anchusa strigosa

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

Anchusa strigosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anchusa strigosa?

Anchusa strigosa

What is the common name of Anchusa strigosa?

Striate Alkanet

What is the growth habit of Anchusa strigosa?

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,