Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
369014

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 138 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368346



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Myosotis cintra Hort.Conimbr. [unknown]
  • Myosotis lusitanica R.Schuster [unknown]

Description

Myosotis welwitschii (also called Welwitsch'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 welwitschii 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 welwitschii 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 welwitschii 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 welwitschii

Myosotis welwitschii can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Myosotis welwitschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myosotis welwitschii?

Myosotis welwitschii

What is the common name of Myosotis welwitschii?

Welwitsch's Forget-me-not

What is the natural habitat of Myosotis welwitschii?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2357944: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.