Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
tuxeniana
ID:
369003

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Bolòs & Vigo) O.Bolòs & Vigo

Source:
ksu

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 12: 35 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368335



Common Names

  • Tuxen's Forget-me-not
  • Tuxen's Myosotis
  • Tuxen's Water Forget-me-not


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Synonyms

  • Myosotis hervei Sennen [unknown]
  • Myosotis palustris tuxeniana O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Myosotis scorpioides tuxeniana (O.Bolòs & Vigo) O.Bolòs, Nuet & Panareda [unknown]

Description

Myosotis tuxeniana (also called Tuxen's Forget-me-not, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to New Zealand. It grows in damp, grassy areas, and can reach up to 30 cm in height.

Uses & Benefits

Myosotis tuxeniana is a popular garden flower, often grown for its bright blue flowers. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myosotis tuxeniana is a small, blue, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark-colored nutlet. The seedlings are thin, grass-like shoots.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myosotis tuxeniana is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed sown directly in the garden. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Myosotis tuxeniana

Myosotis tuxeniana can be found in the Himalayas, Tibet, and western China.

Myosotis tuxeniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myosotis tuxeniana?

Myosotis tuxeniana

What is the common name of Myosotis tuxeniana?

Tuxen's Forget-me-not

What is the natural habitat of Myosotis tuxeniana?

Moist meadows, stream banks, and wet woods

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

Oriol de Bolòs (1924-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Bolòs' in the authors string.
Josep Vigo Bonada (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vigo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:910913-1: Based on the initial data import