Status:
valid
Authors:
Sessé & Moc.
Source:
tro
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Naturaleza (Mexico City) ser. 2, 2, app. 32. 1893 Fl. Mex
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276444
Common Names
- Lithospermum flavum
- Yellow Gromwell
- Yellow Lithospermum
Description
Lithospermum flavum (also called Yellow Gromwell, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the United States. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has a spreading habit. It is found in dry open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lithospermum flavum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lithospermum flavum has small white flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lithospermum flavum is an evergreen, perennial plant that can be cultivated in a variety of soils. It prefers a well-drained, moist soil and partial shade. Propagation is by division or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Lithospermum flavum
Lithospermum flavum can be found in the temperate regions of North America.
Lithospermum flavum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithospermum flavum?
Lithospermum flavum
What is the common name of Lithospermum flavum?
Yellow Gromwell
What is the natural habitat of Lithospermum flavum?
It is found in dry, rocky, open areas in western North America
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,