Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
hispidula
ID:
362815

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Rumel. 2: 85 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362147



Common Names

  • Lithodora
  • Hairy Forget-me-not
  • Hispid Forget-me-not


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Synonyms

  • Lithospermum hispidulum Sm. [unknown]

Description

Lithodora hispidula (also called Common Lithodora, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with blue flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in rocky soils in scrubland and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lithodora hispidula is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a low-maintenance garden plant. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lithodora hispidula sub. versicolor Meikle
Lithodora hispidula sub. cyrenaica (Pamp.) Brullo & Furnari

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lithodora hispidula has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lithodora hispidula is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lithodora hispidula

Lithodora hispidula is native to the Mediterranean region.

Lithodora hispidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithodora hispidula?

Lithodora hispidula

What are the common names of Lithodora hispidula?

Hispidula lithodora, Hispidula

What is the natural habitat of Lithodora hispidula?

It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas in the Mediterranean region.

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-2343764: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.