Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
569634

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Chater & Greuter

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 65: 261 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568966



Common Names

  • Borago Pygmaea
  • Pygmaea Borago
  • Borago Pygmaea Plant


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Synonyms

  • Anchusa laxiflora DC. [unknown]
  • Borago laxiflora (DC.) Fisch. [unknown]
  • Buglossites laxiflorus Moris [unknown]
  • Campanula pygmaea Lam. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Borago pygmaea 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 pygmaea 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 pygmaea is a small annual plant that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and planted in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Borago pygmaea

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

Borago pygmaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borago pygmaea?

Borago pygmaea

What is the common name of Borago pygmaea?

Pygmy Borago

What is the natural habitat of Borago pygmaea?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2679697: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Arthur Oliver Chater (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chater' in the authors string.