Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 211 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633952
Common Names
- Cynoglossum cernuum
- Nodding Cynoglossum
- Nodding-leaved Cynoglossum
Synonyms
- Cynoglossum discolor Baker [unknown]
Description
Cynoglossum cernuum (also called Nodding Hound's-tongue, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to western North America, specifically California, Oregon, and Washington. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single nodding flower. It grows in dry, open areas such as chaparral and oak woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cynoglossum cernuum 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 cernuum has small blue flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynoglossum cernuum 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 cernuum
Cynoglossum cernuum is native to India and can be found in the tropical forests of the region.
Cynoglossum cernuum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynoglossum cernuum?
Cynoglossum cernuum
What type of plant is Cynoglossum cernuum?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Cynoglossum cernuum?
Grasslands and scrub
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,