Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 70: 22 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247728
Common Names
- Lithospermum pringlei
- Pringlei Lithospermum
- Lithospermum Pringlei
Description
Lithospermum pringlei (also called Pringle's Gromwell, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lithospermum pringlei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lithospermum pringlei has small, white, star-shaped flowers, and its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lithospermum pringlei is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Lithospermum pringlei
Lithospermum pringlei is native to Mexico.
Lithospermum pringlei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithospermum pringlei?
Lithospermum pringlei
What is the common name of Lithospermum pringlei?
Pringle's Gromwell
What type of environment does Lithospermum pringlei prefer?
Lithospermum pringlei prefers cool, moist climates.
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,