Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
magellense
ID:
634781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ten.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Fl. Napol. 1: 66 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634113



Common Names

  • Magellense Hound's-tongue
  • Magellense Cynoglossum
  • Magellense Gypsy Flower


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Synonyms

  • Mattia magellensis G.Don [unknown]
  • Rindera magellensis Roem. & Schult. [unknown]

Description

Cynoglossum magellense (also called Magellan Forget-me-not, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and Eastern Europe. It has a hairy stem and grows to a height of up to 40 cm. It has lanceolate leaves and small, bright blue flowers. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cynoglossum magellense is used as an ornamental plant and to treat fever, rheumatism, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynoglossum magellense has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynoglossum magellense is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 1.2 m tall. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Cynoglossum magellense

Cynoglossum magellense is native to India and can be found in the tropical forests of the region.

Cynoglossum magellense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynoglossum magellense?

Cynoglossum magellense

What type of plant is Cynoglossum magellense?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Cynoglossum magellense?

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,

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