Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
368560

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 72 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367892

Common Names

  • Narrow-leaved Moltkia
  • Moltkia angustifolia
  • Narrow-leaved-flower Moltkia

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Synonyms

  • Echium longiflorum Bertol. [unknown]
  • Heliotropium persicum Aucher ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Moltkia angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Moltkia, 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, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Moltkia angustifolia 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

Moltkia angustifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Moltkia angustifolia

Moltkia angustifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Moltkia angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moltkia angustifolia?

Moltkia angustifolia

What is the common name of Moltkia angustifolia?

Narrow-leaved Forget-me-not

What is the natural habitat of Moltkia angustifolia?

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,