Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
hortensium
ID:
368658

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Decne.) Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 10: 333 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367990



Common Names

  • Hortensia Forget-me-not
  • Hortensia Myosotis
  • Hortensia


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Synonyms

  • Myosotidium nobile (Hook.f.) Hook. [unknown]
  • Myosotis hortensia Decne. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum cyaneum hort. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum nobile Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Myosotidium hortensium (also called Chatham Island forget-me-not, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to New Zealand. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. Its flowers are blue-violet and bloom in spring and summer. It can be found in coastal areas, on cliffs and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Myosotidium hortensium are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myosotidium hortensium is a small, perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a well-drained seed compost. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Myosotidium hortensium

Myosotidium hortensium is native to New Zealand and can be found in coastal grasslands and shrublands. It is also found on the North and South Islands.

Myosotidium hortensium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myosotidium hortensium?

Myosotidium hortensium

What type of plant is Myosotidium hortensium?

Myosotidium hortensium is a herb

Where is Myosotidium hortensium found?

Myosotidium hortensium is found in New Zealand

Species in the Myosotidium genus

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

Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:118872-1: Based on the initial data import