Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
zeylanicum
ID:
570416

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Jacq.) Druce

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 4: 610 (1916 publ. 1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569748

Common Names

  • Bothriospermum zeylanicum
  • Ceylon Bothriospermum
  • Zeylanicum Bothriospermum

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Synonyms

  • Myosotis anchusiformis Griff. [unknown]
  • Anchusa tenella Hornem. [unknown]
  • Anchusa zeylanica Vahl ex J.Jacq. [unknown]
  • Bothriospermum asperugoides Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Bothriospermum perenne Miq. [unknown]
  • Bothriospermum tenellum (Hornem.) Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Bothriospermum tenellum asperugoides (Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum diffusum Roxb. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum prostratum Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don [unknown]

Description

Bothriospermum zeylanicum (also called Ceylon 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 zeylanicum 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 zeylanicum 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 zeylanicum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to 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 zeylanicum

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

Bothriospermum zeylanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bothriospermum zeylanicum?

Bothriospermum zeylanicum

What is the common name of Bothriospermum zeylanicum?

Ceylon Bothriospermum

What is the natural habitat of Bothriospermum zeylanicum?

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,

References

George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
Joseph Franz von Jacquin (1766-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Jacq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:113651-1: Based on the initial data import