Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
cuzcoense
ID:
747375

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weigend & Nürk

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 1169 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746708



Common Names

  • Lithospermum cuzcoense
  • Cuzcoense Lithospermum
  • Cuzcoense's Lithospermum


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Description

Lithospermum cuzcoense (also called Cuzco Lithospermum, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America and is found in open forests, woodlands and heathlands. It has bright yellow flowers and dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Lithospermum cuzcoense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a hedge plant. It is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lithospermum cuzcoense has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lithospermum cuzcoense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch stem cutting from the parent plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light for best results.

Where to Find Lithospermum cuzcoense

Lithospermum cuzcoense is native to Peru and can be found in the department of Cuzco.

Lithospermum cuzcoense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithospermum cuzcoense?

Lithospermum cuzcoense

What is the common name of Lithospermum cuzcoense?

Cuzco Gromwell

Where is Lithospermum cuzcoense found?

Peru

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,

References

Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.
Nicolai M. Nürk: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nürk' in the authors string.