Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
peruvianum
ID:
362602

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 77 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361934



Common Names

  • Lithospermum peruvianum
  • Peruvianum Lithospermum
  • Peruvianum Gromwell


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Synonyms

  • Lithospermum aequatoriale Brand [unknown]

Description

Lithospermum peruvianum (also called Peruvian Lithospermum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It has a thick, woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist soils and is often found in rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lithospermum peruvianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a cut flower. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Lithospermum peruvianum has small, yellow flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings have small, oval leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lithospermum peruvianum 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 peruvianum

Lithospermum peruvianum is native to South America, particularly Peru. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.

Lithospermum peruvianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lithospermum peruvianum?

Lithospermum peruvianum

What is the common name of Lithospermum peruvianum?

Peruvian Lithospermum

What is the natural habitat of Lithospermum peruvianum?

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,