Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
densefoliatum
ID:
1315226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Rome) 9: 82 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327680



Common Names

  • Cynoglossum densefoliatum
  • Chinese Forget-me-not
  • Hound's Tongue


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Description

Cynoglossum densefoliatum (also called Dense-leaved Hound's-tongue, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cynoglossum densefoliatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often grown as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynoglossum densefoliatum has small, blue flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, brown, and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems and small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynoglossum densefoliatum is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Cynoglossum densefoliatum

Cynoglossum densefoliatum can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.

Cynoglossum densefoliatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynoglossum densefoliatum?

Cynoglossum densefoliatum

What is the common name of Cynoglossum densefoliatum?

Dense-leaved hound's-tongue

What type of plant is Cynoglossum densefoliatum?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:115097-1: Based on the initial data import