Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
somaliensis
ID:
634512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Riedl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 138: 285 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633844



Common Names

  • Cynoglossopsis Somaliensis
  • Somaliensis Cynoglossopsis
  • Cynoglossopsis of Somaliensis


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Description

Cynoglossopsis somaliensis (also called 'Somali Houndstongue', 'Somali Cynoglossum' and 'Somali Cynoglossopsis', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant. It is native to North America and is found in woodlands, grasslands and disturbed areas. It has thin, wiry stems with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cynoglossopsis somaliensis is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant in some parts of the world.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynoglossopsis somaliensis has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynoglossopsis somaliensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Cynoglossopsis somaliensis

Cynoglossopsis somaliensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Cynoglossopsis somaliensis FAQ

What are the common names of Cynoglossopsis somaliensis?

Common names of Cynoglossopsis somaliensis include Somali tongue-grass and wild asparagus.

What is the native range of Cynoglossopsis somaliensis?

Cynoglossopsis somaliensis is native to southern Africa.

What is the growth habit of Cynoglossopsis somaliensis?

Cynoglossopsis somaliensis is an evergreen perennial with a sprawling habit.

Species in the Cynoglossopsis genus

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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