Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moris) R.Fernandes
Source:
cmp
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 64: 379 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574440
Common Names
- Minima Buglossoides
- Buglossoides minima
- Minima Buglossoides
Synonyms
- Lithospermum minimum Moris [unknown]
- Rhytispermum minimum Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Lithospermum tenuiflorum Herb. ex Nyman [unknown]
Description
Buglossoides minima (also called Dwarf Buglossoides, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in grassy and disturbed habitats. It is tolerant of drought and can be found in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Buglossoides minima is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buglossoides minima has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The flowers are borne on a short, thin stalk. The seed is a small, round capsule that contains several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buglossoides minima is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to Central Asia. It is an herbaceous perennial and grows best in full sun and well-draining soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Buglossoides minima
Buglossoides minima can be found in Central and South America.
Buglossoides minima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buglossoides minima?
Buglossoides minima
What is the natural habitat of Buglossoides minima?
It is found in dry meadows, pastures, and roadsides in Europe, Asia, and North America.
What is the flower color of Buglossoides minima?
The flowers are yellow.
Species in the Buglossoides genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
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Adelocaryum flexuosum,
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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,