Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
569629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Voy. Barbarie 2: 119 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568961



Common Names

  • Borago Longifolia
  • Longifolia Borago
  • Borago Longifolia Plant


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Description

Borago longifolia (also called 'Long-leaved Borago', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It has long, slender stems and lanceolate leaves with entire margins. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Borago longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Borago longifolia is a small, blue or pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a blue or pink color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Borago longifolia is a hardy annual that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be sown directly in the garden after the last frost. It can also be grown in containers. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done through seed.

Where to Find Borago longifolia

Borago longifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Borago longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borago longifolia?

Borago longifolia

What is the common name of Borago longifolia?

Long-leaved Borago

What is the natural habitat of Borago longifolia?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in the Mediterranean region

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,

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