Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
lithospermifolia
ID:
369132

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hornem.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Hort. Bot. Hafn. 1: 173 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368464



Common Names

  • Myosotis lithospermifolia
  • Lithospermifolia Myosotis
  • Stone-seed Forget-me-not


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Synonyms

  • Myosotis pontica K.Koch [unknown]
  • Myosotis scorpioides lithospermifolia Willd. [unknown]

Description

Myosotis lithospermifolia (also called Stone-seeded Forget-me-not, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a creeping rhizome, with small, oval leaves and a short stem. It is found in moist habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Myosotis lithospermifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow eyes. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myosotis lithospermifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Myosotis lithospermifolia

Myosotis lithospermifolia is native to New Zealand and can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Myosotis lithospermifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myosotis lithospermifolia?

Myosotis lithospermifolia

What is the common name of Myosotis lithospermifolia?

Stone forget-me-not

Where does Myosotis lithospermifolia grow?

Myosotis lithospermifolia grows in moist woods, stream banks, and rocky slopes in the eastern United States.

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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