Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
368674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lapeyr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Pyrenées 85. 1813

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368006



Common Names

  • Alpine Forget-me-not
  • Alpine Myosotis
  • Alpine


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Description

Myosotis alpina (also called alpine forget-me-not, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. 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 alpine meadows, grasslands and in disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myosotis alpina is a small, blue, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myosotis alpina is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. 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 Myosotis alpina

Myosotis alpina is native to Europe and can be found in moist grasslands and savannas. It is also found in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Myosotis alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myosotis alpina?

Myosotis alpina

What type of plant is Myosotis alpina?

Myosotis alpina is a herb

Where is Myosotis alpina found?

Myosotis alpina is found in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Myosotis genus

Myosotis australis, Myosotis balbisiana, Myosotis atlantica, Myosotis austrosibirica, Myosotis azorica, Myosotis anomala, Myosotis asiatica, Myosotis arvensis, Myosotis arnoldii, Myosotis baicalensis, Myosotis cameroonensis, Myosotis capitata, Myosotis catalaunica, Myosotis chakassica, Myosotis bohemica, Myosotis cadmea, Myosotis brachypoda, Myosotis cadevallii, Myosotis brockiei, Myosotis robusta, Myosotis ruscinonensis, Myosotis exarrhena, Myosotis amabilis, Myosotis ambigens, Myosotis angustata, Myosotis alpina, Myosotis alpestris, Myosotis albosericea, Myosotis goyenii, Myosotis glabrescens, Myosotis gueneri, Myosotis cheesemanii, Myosotis forsteri, Myosotis gallica, Myosotis heteropoda, Myosotis kolakovskyi, Myosotis jordanovii, Myosotis kablikiana, Myosotis koelzii, Myosotis krajinae, Myosotis krasnoborovii, Myosotis kurdica, Myosotis laeta, Myosotis incrassata, Myosotis corsicana, Myosotis debilis, Myosotis czekanowskii, Myosotis daralaghezica, Myosotis concinna, Myosotis colensoi,

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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