Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
omphalodoides
ID:
368571

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 41: 242 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367903



Common Names

  • Omphalodoides Mimophytum
  • Mimophytum omphalodoides
  • Omphalodoides-flower Mimophytum


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Description

Mimophytum omphalodoides (also called Omphalodes-like Mimophytum, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and is characterized by its white flowers and small, needle-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Mimophytum omphalodoides is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mimophytum omphalodoides has small, white, five-petaled flowers that are arranged in small, dense clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and are covered in short hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mimophytum omphalodoides is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Mimophytum omphalodoides

Mimophytum omphalodoides can be found in South America.

Mimophytum omphalodoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mimophytum omphalodoides?

Mimophytum omphalodoides

What is the common name of Mimophytum omphalodoides?

Omphalodoides Forget-me-not

What is the natural habitat of Mimophytum omphalodoides?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

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,

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