Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
368865

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Nat. Arr. Brit. Pl. 2: 354 (1821 publ. 1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368197



Common Names

  • Mertensia maritima
  • Seashore Mertensia
  • Seashore Oysterleaf


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Synonyms

  • Lithospermum maritimum Lehm. [unknown]
  • Lithospermum simplicissimum Lehm. [unknown]
  • Mertensia parviflora G.Don [unknown]
  • Pulmonaria maritima L. [unknown]
  • Pulmonaria procumbens Stokes [unknown]
  • Pulmonaria parviflora Michx. [unknown]
  • Steenhammera maritima Rchb. [unknown]
  • Casselia maritima Dumort. [unknown]
  • Casselia parviflora Dumort. [unknown]
  • Cerinthodes maritima Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mertensia maritima maritima [unknown]
  • Mertensia maritima maritima [unknown]
  • Mertensia maritima maritima [unknown]
  • Pneumaria maritima Hill [unknown]
  • Hippoglossum maritimum Hartm. [unknown]

Description

Mertensia maritima (also called Seaside bluebells, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to the coasts of North America. It grows in moist soils, in areas with full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Mertensia maritima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural insect repellent.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mertensia maritima sub. czukotica O.D.Nikif.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mertensia maritima has small, blue flowers, and its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mertensia maritima is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in late summer or early fall in a cold frame. Division can be done in early spring or fall.

Where to Find Mertensia maritima

Mertensia maritima is native to North America and can be found in moist, open woods and meadows.

Mertensia maritima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mertensia maritima?

Mertensia maritima

What are the common names of Mertensia maritima?

Common names include the Maritime mertensia, the Maritime mertensia, and the Maritime mertensia.

What are the uses of Mertensia maritima?

Mertensia maritima is used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and for its ornamental value.

Species in the Mertensia genus

Mertensia stylosa, Mertensia tweedyi, Mertensia oreophila, Mertensia ovata, Mertensia maritima, Mertensia rivularis, Mertensia serrulata, Mertensia pratensis, Mertensia pterocarpa, Mertensia coronata, Mertensia sinica, Mertensia franciscana, Mertensia davurica, Mertensia kamczatica, Mertensia virginica, Mertensia platyphylla, Mertensia subcordata, Mertensia umbratilis, Mertensia arizonica, Mertensia bakeri, Mertensia bella, Mertensia brevistyla, Mertensia campanulata, Mertensia ciliata, Mertensia cusickii, Mertensia humilis, Mertensia lanceolata, Mertensia longiflora, Mertensia macdougalii, Mertensia viridis, Mertensia pallasii, Mertensia sibirica, Mertensia simplicissima, Mertensia meyeriana, Mertensia lineariloba, Mertensia cynoglossoides, Mertensia brachyloba, Mertensia lateriflora, Mertensia brachycalyx, Mertensia nivalis, Mertensia fendleri, Mertensia nevadensis, Mertensia cana, Mertensia eastwoodiae, Mertensia mexicana, Mertensia dahurica, Mertensia serrulata, Mertensia grahamii, Mertensia longipedunculata, Mertensia parvifolia,

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Samuel Frederick Gray (1766-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:118618-1: Based on the initial data import