Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
secundum
ID:
570410

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans 9: 202 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569742

Common Names

  • Bothriospermum secundum
  • Secondary Bothriospermum
  • Secundum Bothriospermum

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Synonyms

  • Lithospermum secundum Nakai [unknown]

Description

Bothriospermum secundum (also called Secondary Bothriospermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to East Asia. It is found in moist forests and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bothriospermum secundum has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It can be used in landscaping and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bothriospermum secundum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bothriospermum secundum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is easy to propagate by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Bothriospermum secundum

Bothriospermum secundum can be found in China, particularly in the south-west of the country.

Bothriospermum secundum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bothriospermum secundum?

Bothriospermum secundum

What is the common name of Bothriospermum secundum?

Second Bothriospermum

What is the natural habitat of Bothriospermum secundum?

Grasslands, wetlands, and disturbed areas

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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