Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
pallasii
ID:
1216460

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 4: 319 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215798



Common Names

  • Mertensia pallasii
  • Pallas' Mertensia
  • Pallas' Lungwort


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Description

Mertensia pallasii (also called Pallas' Mertensia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus, Iran, and Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small blue flowers. It is found in rocky habitats, such as mountain slopes and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Mertensia pallasii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mertensia pallasii is a small, white or pinkish-white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with two opposite, oblong, entire leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mertensia pallasii is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It grows best in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Mertensia pallasii

Mertensia pallasii is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Mertensia pallasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mertensia pallasii?

Mertensia pallasii

What is the family of Mertensia pallasii?

Boraginaceae

What is the common name of Mertensia pallasii?

Pallas' Mertensia

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,