Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Boraginac.: 115 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000633956
Common Names
- Cynoglossum cheranganiense
- Cherangani Cynoglossum
- Cherangani-leaved Cynoglossum
Description
Cynoglossum cheranganiense (also called Cherangani Hound's-tongue, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to East Africa, specifically Kenya and Tanzania. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Cynoglossum cheranganiense 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 cheranganiense 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 cheranganiense 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 cheranganiense
Cynoglossum cheranganiense is native to Kenya and can be found in the tropical forests of the region.
Cynoglossum cheranganiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynoglossum cheranganiense?
Cynoglossum cheranganiense
What type of plant is Cynoglossum cheranganiense?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Cynoglossum cheranganiense?
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,