Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
chaffeyorum
ID:
1321435

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lehnebach

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 16: 56 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333889



Common Names

  • Chaffey's Forget-me-not
  • Myosotis Chaffeyorum
  • Chaffey's Forget-me-not


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Description

Myosotis chaffeyorum (also called Chaffey's forget-me-not, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the mountains of New Zealand and is found in alpine grassland and shrubland. It is a small, perennial herb, growing up to 10 cm tall, with small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Myosotis chaffeyorum is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be used as a hedge or screen. It has fragrant white flowers and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myosotis chaffeyorum has small, white flowers with 5 petals and 5 sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myosotis chaffeyorum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Myosotis chaffeyorum

Myosotis chaffeyorum is native to New Zealand and can be found in lowland and montane forests.

Myosotis chaffeyorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myosotis chaffeyorum?

Myosotis chaffeyorum

What is the family of Myosotis chaffeyorum?

Boraginaceae

What is the common name of Myosotis chaffeyorum?

None

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,

References

Carlos Adolfo Lehnebach (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehnebach' in the authors string.