Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
sibirica
ID:
573538

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steven

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 24(I): 582 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572870



Common Names

  • Brunnera sibirica
  • Siberian Bugloss
  • False Forget-Me-Not


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Synonyms

  • Anchusa sibirica (Steven) Iljin [unknown]

Description

Brunnera sibirica (also called Siberian Bugloss, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial native to Europe and Asia. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and produces small, blue flowers in the spring. It is found in moist, shady areas and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Brunnera sibirica is a popular ornamental plant used in flower arrangements and bouquets. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a filler in hanging baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brunnera sibirica is a small, blue, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunnera sibirica is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It is also possible to propagate it from cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Brunnera sibirica

Brunnera sibirica is native to the Caucasus and can be found in the countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.

Brunnera sibirica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brunnera sibirica?

Brunnera sibirica

What is the common name of Brunnera sibirica?

Brunnera

What is the natural habitat of Brunnera sibirica?

Native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia

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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