Status:
valid
Authors:
Riedl
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Linzer Biol. Beitr. 22: 307 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634148
Common Names
- Nova-guineense Hound's-tongue
- Nova-guineense Cynoglossum
- Nova-guineense Gypsy Flower
Description
Cynoglossum nova-guineense (also called New Guinea Forget-me-not, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and Eastern Africa. 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 nova-guineense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cynoglossum nova-guineense has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are short and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynoglossum nova-guineense 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 nova-guineense
Cynoglossum nova-guineense is native to the tropical rainforests of New Guinea.
Cynoglossum nova-guineense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynoglossum nova-guineense?
Cynoglossum nova-guineense
What are the common names of Cynoglossum nova-guineense?
New Guinea hound's tongue
What is the distribution of Cynoglossum nova-guineense?
It is distributed in New Guinea
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,