Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
verna
ID:
385515

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moench

Source:
cmp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Methodus : 420 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384847



Common Names

  • Spring Omphalodes
  • Spring Omphalodes
  • Spring Omphalodes


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Synonyms

  • Omphalodes repens Schrank [unknown]
  • Omphalodes omphaloides (L.) Voss [unknown]
  • Omphalium vernum Roth [unknown]
  • Picotia verna Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum omphaloides L. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum vernale Salisb. [unknown]

Description

Omphalodes verna (also called Spring Omphalodes, among many other common names) is an annual plant with white flowers and a single stem, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Omphalodes verna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Omphalodes verna has small, purple flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Omphalodes verna is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a greenhouse and then transplanted outdoors when the plants are established.

Where to Find Omphalodes verna

Omphalodes verna is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Omphalodes verna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Omphalodes verna?

Omphalodes verna

What is the common name of Omphalodes verna?

Vernal omphalodes

What is the natural habitat of Omphalodes verna?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region

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,

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