Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schur) Domin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Carpatica 1: 338 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368450
Common Names
- Myosotis parviflora
- Parviflora Myosotis
- Small-flowered Forget-me-not
Synonyms
- Myosotis degener A.Chev. [unknown]
Description
Myosotis parviflora (also called Small-flowered 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 parviflora is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright blue flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions and its flowers being used to treat respiratory conditions.
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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myosotis parviflora is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer, while the divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Myosotis parviflora
Myosotis parviflora is native to New Zealand and can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.
Myosotis parviflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myosotis parviflora?
Myosotis parviflora
What is the common name of Myosotis parviflora?
Small-flowered forget-me-not
Where does Myosotis parviflora grow?
Myosotis parviflora 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,