Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
forsteri
ID:
368703

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lehm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asperif. Nucif. : 95 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368035



Common Names

  • Forster's Forget-me-not
  • Forster's Myosotis
  • Forster's


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Synonyms

  • Myosotis hamiltonii Colenso [unknown]
  • Myosotis polyantha Colenso [unknown]
  • Myosotis tenuifolia Colenso [unknown]

Description

Myosotis forsteri (also called Forster's 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 meadows, grasslands and in disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

Myosotis forsteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myosotis forsteri 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 forsteri is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location.

Where to Find Myosotis forsteri

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

Myosotis forsteri FAQ

What are the growing requirements of Myosotis forsteri?

Myosotis forsteri prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the optimal temperature for Myosotis forsteri?

Myosotis forsteri prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.

What is the ideal soil pH for Myosotis forsteri?

Myosotis forsteri prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.5.

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,