Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
ireneae
ID:
1318604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pat.-Sicil., J.I.Cohen & Zamudio

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2018-56: 6, fig. 2. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331058



Common Names

  • Lithospermum ireneae
  • Ireneae Lithospermum
  • Lithospermum


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Description

Lithospermum ireneae (also called Irene's Stoneseed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lithospermum ireneae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lithospermum ireneae has yellow flowers with purple anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lithospermum ireneae is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Lithospermum ireneae

Lithospermum ireneae is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Lithospermum ireneae FAQ

What is the common name of Lithospermum ireneae?

Irene's lithospermum

What is the growth habit of Lithospermum ireneae?

It is an evergreen shrub

What is the native range of Lithospermum ireneae?

It is native to 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,

References

Sergio Zamudio (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zamudio' in the authors string.
Alfredo Patiño-Siciliano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pat.-Sicil.' in the authors string.
James I. Cohen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.I.Cohen' in the authors string.