Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
rivularis
ID:
1262672

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vestergr.) A.P.Khokhr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 29: 115 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262010



Common Names

  • Myosotis Rivularis
  • Rivularis Myosotis
  • Rivularis's Myosotis


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Description

Myosotis rivularis (also called water forget-me-not, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. It is an annual herb growing to 10–30 cm tall, with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem bearing a few leaves and a few flowers. The flowers are 5–10 mm diameter, with five pale blue petals.

Uses & Benefits

Myosotis rivularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Myosotis rivularis are small and blue in color. The seeds are small, dark-brown and slightly glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myosotis rivularis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall, by carefully separating the root ball into sections and replanting them in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Myosotis rivularis

Myosotis rivularis can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Myosotis rivularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myosotis rivularis?

Myosotis rivularis

What is the natural habitat of Myosotis rivularis?

Dry rocky slopes in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia

What is the flowering season of Myosotis rivularis?

Spring to early summer

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 tro-50201023: Based on the initial data import
Andrey Khokhryakov (1933-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Khokhr.' in the authors string.
Tycho Vestergren (1875-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vestergr.' in the authors string.