Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
coerulea
ID:
1315392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lehm.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Neue Schriften Naturf. Ges. Halle 3(2): 6 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327846

Common Names

  • Moltkia coerulea
  • Blue Moltkia
  • Blue-flowered Moltkia

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Description

Moltkia coerulea (also called Blue Moltkia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Moltkia coerulea has been used as an ornamental plant, as a bee forage, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Moltkia coerulea has blue flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Moltkia coerulea is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn and the plants should be planted in a sunny or partially shaded position.

Where to Find Moltkia coerulea

Moltkia coerulea can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Italy, Spain, and Greece.

Moltkia coerulea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moltkia coerulea?

Moltkia coerulea

What is the common name of Moltkia coerulea?

Coerulea

What is the natural habitat of Moltkia coerulea?

Grassy slopes and rocky areas

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

Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:118802-1: Based on the initial data import