Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
obtusicalyx
ID:
634818

Status:
valid

Authors:
Retief & A.E.van Wyk

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 62: 169 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634150



Common Names

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


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Description

Cynoglossum obtusicalyx (also called Obtuse 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 obtusicalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynoglossum obtusicalyx 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 obtusicalyx 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 obtusicalyx

Cynoglossum obtusicalyx can be found in the Mediterranean region, in North Africa, and in the Middle East.

Cynoglossum obtusicalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynoglossum obtusicalyx?

Cynoglossum obtusicalyx

What are the common names of Cynoglossum obtusicalyx?

Oblique-leaved hound's tongue

What is the distribution of Cynoglossum obtusicalyx?

It is distributed in the western Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2752087: Based on the initial data import
Abraham Erasmus van Wyk (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Retief (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retief' in the authors string.