Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Bieb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 123 (1808)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533786
Common Names
- Stylose Alkanet
- Alkanet
- Bugloss
Synonyms
- Anchusa annua Pall. ex A.DC. [unknown]
- Anchusa hispida Pall. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
Description
Anchusa stylosa (also called stylose 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 stylosa 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 stylosa sub. spruneri (Boiss.) Nyman
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anchusa stylosa has bright blue flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anchusa stylosa is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division in the spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Anchusa stylosa
Anchusa stylosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Anchusa stylosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anchusa stylosa?
Anchusa stylosa
What is the common name of Anchusa stylosa?
Alkanet
What is the family of Anchusa stylosa?
Boraginaceae
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,