Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
apulum
ID:
380209

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 24: 6 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379541



Common Names

  • Neatostema apulum
  • Apulum neatostema
  • Neatostema


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Synonyms

  • Lithospermum mesopotamicum DC. [unknown]
  • Lithospermum strigosum M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Lithospermum apulum (L.) Vahl [unknown]
  • Myosotis apula L. [unknown]
  • Margarospermum apulum Decne. [unknown]
  • Rhytispermum apulum Link [unknown]
  • Lithospermum apulum Vahl [unknown]
  • Myosotis lutea Lam. [unknown]
  • Lithospermum apulum tucakovii Gajić [unknown]

Description

Neatostema apulum (also called Apulum Neatostema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, along streams, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Neatostema apulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neatostema apulum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neatostema apulum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some waterlogging. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Neatostema apulum

Neatostema apulum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Neatostema apulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neatostema apulum?

Neatostema apulum

What is the common name of Neatostema apulum?

Apulum False Alsomitra

Where is Neatostema apulum native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Neatostema genus

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-2379686: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.