Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
erythrorhizon
ID:
362627

Status:
valid

Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 4(3): 149 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361959



Common Names

  • Gromwell
  • Red-root Gromwell
  • Chinese Gromwell


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Synonyms

  • Lithospermum murasakii Siebold [unknown]
  • Lithospermum officinale erythrorhizon (Siebold & Zucc.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Lithospermum officinale erythrorhizon (Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim. [unknown]
  • Lithospermum murasaki Siebold [unknown]

Description

Lithospermum erythrorhizon (also called Red-root 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 erythrorhizon 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

Lithospermum erythrorhizon has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lithospermum erythrorhizon is a perennial herb with a short rhizome. It is propagated by seed or by division of the rhizome. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division of the rhizome should be done in the spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted immediately.

Where to Find Lithospermum erythrorhizon

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

Lithospermum erythrorhizon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithospermum erythrorhizon?

Lithospermum erythrorhizon

What is the common name of Lithospermum erythrorhizon?

Red-root Lithospermum

What is the natural habitat of Lithospermum erythrorhizon?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodland in Western Australia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2343549: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.