Status:
valid
Authors:
Ortega
Source:
tro
Year:
1797
Citation Micro:
Nov. Rar. Pl. Descr. Dec. : 8 (1797)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215698
Common Names
- Lithospermum
- Distichum
- Two-row Stonecrop
Description
Lithospermum distichum (also called two-row stoneseed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, yellow flowers and is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It typically grows in dry soils in deserts and other arid regions.
Uses & Benefits
Lithospermum distichum is used as an ornamental plant and is also known for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lithospermum distichum is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lithospermum distichum is a hardy, drought-tolerant, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seed in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist until germination. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the stem and root in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Lithospermum distichum
Lithospermum distichum is found in the western United States and Canada.
Lithospermum distichum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithospermum distichum?
Lithospermum distichum
What is the common name of Lithospermum distichum?
Two-rowed lithospermum
Where is Lithospermum distichum native to?
Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
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,