Status:
valid
Authors:
Petrie
Source:
ksu
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 28: 539 (1895 publ. 1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368415
Common Names
- Myosotis oreophila
- Oreophila Myosotis
- Mountain Forget-me-not
Description
Myosotis oreophila (also called Mountain Forget-me-not, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. 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 oreophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used in making garlands and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb to treat fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Myosotis oreophila is a small, white, five-petaled star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myosotis oreophila is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from seed sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until they have germinated. Once germinated, the seedlings can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.
Where to Find Myosotis oreophila
Myosotis oreophila can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Myosotis oreophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myosotis oreophila?
Myosotis oreophila
What is the common name of Myosotis oreophila?
Mountain forget-me-not
Where does Myosotis oreophila grow?
Myosotis oreophila 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,