Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
officinalis
ID:
569632

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 137 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568964



Common Names

  • Borago Officinalis
  • Officinalis Borago
  • Borago Officinalis Plant


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Synonyms

  • Borago advena Gilib. [unknown]
  • Borago aspera Gilib. [unknown]
  • Borago hortensis L. [unknown]

Description

Borago officinalis (also called Common Borage, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has large, hairy leaves and small, blue flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Borago officinalis 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 officinalis 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 officinalis 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 officinalis

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

Borago officinalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borago officinalis?

Borago officinalis

What is the common name of Borago officinalis?

Common Borago

What is the natural habitat of Borago officinalis?

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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