Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
litoralis
ID:
369145

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steven ex Fisch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 3: 118 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368477



Common Names

  • Myosotis litoralis
  • Litoralis Myosotis
  • Seaside Forget-me-not


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Synonyms

  • Myosotis vernalis Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]

Description

Myosotis litoralis (also called Sea Forget-me-not, among many other common names) is a small, annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is often found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Myosotis litoralis is a popular garden plant and is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive blue flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens.

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 litoralis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. 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 litoralis

Myosotis litoralis is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Myosotis litoralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myosotis litoralis?

Myosotis litoralis

What is the common name of Myosotis litoralis?

Coastal Forget-me-not

What is the natural habitat of Myosotis litoralis?

Coastal regions of New Zealand

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2358175: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Christian von Steven (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steven' in the authors string.