Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
cinerascens
ID:
362774

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 75: 40 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362106



Common Names

  • Cinerascens Lithospermum
  • Cinerascens's Lithospermum
  • Cinerascens Lithospermum


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Synonyms

  • Macromeria cinerascens A.DC. [unknown]

Description

Lithospermum cinerascens (also called Common Gromwell, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to China and is found in rocky soils in grassland and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lithospermum cinerascens 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lithospermum cinerascens is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lithospermum cinerascens 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 Lithospermum cinerascens

Lithospermum cinerascens is native to East Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.

Lithospermum cinerascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithospermum cinerascens?

Lithospermum cinerascens

What are the common names of Lithospermum cinerascens?

Cinerascens lithospermum, Cinerascens

What is the natural habitat of Lithospermum cinerascens?

It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Species in the Lithospermum genus

Lithospermum macbridei, Lithospermum mediale, Lithospermum officinale, Lithospermum molle, Lithospermum gayanum, Lithospermum peruvianum, Lithospermum erythrorhizon, Lithospermum cinerascens, Lithospermum cuzcoense, Lithospermum leymebambense, Lithospermum rodriguezii, Lithospermum bolivariense, Lithospermum azuayense, Lithospermum chiapense, Lithospermum album, Lithospermum barbigerum, Lithospermum dodrantale, Lithospermum exsertum, Lithospermum helleri, Lithospermum johnstonii, Lithospermum leonotis, Lithospermum macromeria, Lithospermum notatum, Lithospermum oaxacanum, Lithospermum pinetorum, Lithospermum rosei, Lithospermum rzedowskii, Lithospermum trinervium, Lithospermum turneri, Lithospermum unicum, Lithospermum decipiens, Lithospermum occidentale, Lithospermum parviflorum, Lithospermum subsetosum, Lithospermum canescens, Lithospermum calcicola, Lithospermum discolor, Lithospermum matamorense, Lithospermum muelleri, Lithospermum oblongifolium, Lithospermum strictum, Lithospermum virginianum, Lithospermum californicum, Lithospermum calycosum, Lithospermum caroliniense, Lithospermum cobrense, Lithospermum confine, Lithospermum incisum, Lithospermum latifolium, Lithospermum mirabile,

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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