Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
australis
ID:
398115

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Murr) W.Sauer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 131: 56 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397447



Common Names

  • Austrian Pulmonaria
  • Pulmonaria Austríaca
  • Pulmonaria Australis


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Description

Pulmonaria australis (also called 'Southern Lungwort', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Europe. It has a thin stem and leathery leaves, and grows in moist woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pulmonaria australis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive, deep green foliage and produces small, blue flowers in the spring. It is also known for its ability to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pulmonaria australis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pulmonaria australis is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sheltered spot and kept moist until germination occurs. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix. Once the divisions are established, they should be transplanted into larger pots or into the ground.

Where to Find Pulmonaria australis

Pulmonaria australis is native to Europe and can be found in temperate regions.

Pulmonaria australis FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Pulmonaria australis?

Pulmonaria australis prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal soil for Pulmonaria australis?

Pulmonaria australis prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0

What is the ideal light for Pulmonaria australis?

Pulmonaria australis prefers bright, indirect light

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

Josef Murr (1864-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murr' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Sauer (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Sauer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120347-1: Based on the initial data import