Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Sauer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 11: 16 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397445
Common Names
- Carnic Pulmonaria
- Pulmonaria Carnica
- Pulmonaria Carnica
Description
Pulmonaria carnica (also called 'Carnic 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 carnica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in bouquets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pulmonaria carnica 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pulmonaria carnica 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 carnica
Pulmonaria carnica is native to Europe and can be found in temperate regions.
Pulmonaria carnica FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Pulmonaria carnica?
Pulmonaria carnica prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)
What is the ideal soil for Pulmonaria carnica?
Pulmonaria carnica prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0
What is the ideal light for Pulmonaria carnica?
Pulmonaria carnica prefers bright, indirect light
Species in the Pulmonaria genus
Pulmonaria collina,
Pulmonaria carnica,
Pulmonaria australis,
Pulmonaria angustifolia,
Pulmonaria hybrida,
Pulmonaria longifolia,
Pulmonaria landoziana,
Pulmonaria kerneri,
Pulmonaria digenea,
Pulmonaria intermedia,
Pulmonaria helvetica,
Pulmonaria heinrichii,
Pulmonaria affinis,
Pulmonaria visianii,
Pulmonaria montana,
Pulmonaria vallarsae,
Pulmonaria officinalis,
Pulmonaria obscura,
Pulmonaria notha,
Pulmonaria norica,
Pulmonaria ovalis,
Pulmonaria mollis,
Pulmonaria rubra,
Pulmonaria stiriaca,
Pulmonaria saccharata,
Pulmonaria cesatiana,
Pulmonaria filarczkyana,
Pulmonaria heinrichii,
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,