Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Tausch ex L.H.Bailey
Source:
cmp
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Man. Cult. Pl. , ed. 2: 837 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397269
Common Names
- Evergreen Pentaglottis
- Pentaglottis sempervirens
- Sempervirens Pentaglottis
Synonyms
- Omphalodes sempervirens D.Don [unknown]
- Anchusa adamii Mazziari [unknown]
- Anchusa sempervirens L. [unknown]
- Anchusa vulgaris Dumort. [unknown]
- Buglossa sempervirens Gray [unknown]
- Buglossum sempervirens All. [unknown]
- Caryolopha sempervirens (L.) Fisch. & Trautv. [unknown]
Description
Pentaglottis sempervirens (also called 'Green Alkanet', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, marshes, and along streams and rivers. It has a rosette of lance-shaped leaves and blue flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pentaglottis sempervirens is used in traditional medicine for its antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pentaglottis sempervirens are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentaglottis sempervirens is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.
Where to Find Pentaglottis sempervirens
Pentaglottis sempervirens is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia.
Pentaglottis sempervirens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentaglottis sempervirens?
Pentaglottis sempervirens
What is the family of Pentaglottis sempervirens?
Primulaceae
Where is Pentaglottis sempervirens found?
Europe
Species in the Pentaglottis 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,