Cynoglossum birkinshawii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
birkinshawii
ID:
634600
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.S.Mill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 27: 115 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633932
Common Names
- Cynoglossum Birkinshawii
- Birkinshawii Cynoglossum
- Cynoglossum of Birkinshawii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cynoglossum birkinshawii (also called Birkinshaw's Hound's-tongue, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 0.5m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grassland, sandy soils, and waste ground.
Uses & Benefits
Cynoglossum birkinshawii 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
Cynoglossum birkinshawii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cynoglossum birkinshawii 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 Cynoglossum birkinshawii
Cynoglossum birkinshawii can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Cynoglossum birkinshawii FAQ
What is the common name of Cynoglossum birkinshawii?
Birkinshaw's Hound's Tongue
What is the natural habitat of Cynoglossum birkinshawii?
It is native to tropical Africa.
What is the size of Cynoglossum birkinshawii?
It grows to a height of 1–2 m (3–7 ft).
Species in the Cynoglossum genus
Cynoglossum baeticum, Cynoglossum aequinoctiale, Cynoglossum alpestre, Cynoglossum alpinum, Cynoglossum alticola, Cynoglossum amabile, Cynoglossum amplifolium, Cynoglossum asperrimum, Cynoglossum australe, Cynoglossum austriacum, Cynoglossum austroafricanum, Cynoglossum birkinshawii, Cynoglossum borbonicum, Cynoglossum bottae, Cynoglossum castaneum, Cynoglossum castellanum, Cynoglossum celebicum, Cynoglossum cernuum, Cynoglossum cheranganiense, Cynoglossum clandestinum, Cynoglossum coeruleum, Cynoglossum columnae, Cynoglossum creticum, Cynoglossum densifoliatum, Cynoglossum dioscoridis, Cynoglossum divaricatum, Cynoglossum gansuense, Cynoglossum germanicum, Cynoglossum glabellum, Cynoglossum grande, Cynoglossum hanangense, Cynoglossum hellwigii, Cynoglossum hispidum, Cynoglossum holosericeum, Cynoglossum inyangense, Cynoglossum javanicum, Cynoglossum kandavanensis, Cynoglossum karamojense, Cynoglossum krasniqii, Cynoglossum lanceolatum, Cynoglossum legionense, Cynoglossum lowryanum, Cynoglossum macrocalycinum, Cynoglossum macrolimbe, Cynoglossum magellense, Cynoglossum meeboldii, Cynoglossum microglochin, Cynoglossum modorense, Cynoglossum monophlebium, Cynoglossum montanum,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2751884: Based on the initial data import
James Spencer Miller (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Mill.' in the authors string.