Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
cesatiana
ID:
508530

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fenzl & Friedr.) Selvi, Bigazzi, Hilger & Papini

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Taxon 55: 917 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507862



Common Names

  • Pulmonaria cesatiana
  • Cesati's Pulmonaria
  • Cesati's Lungwort


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Synonyms

  • Nonea cesatiana (Fenzl & Friedr.) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
  • Paraskevia cesatiana (Fenzl & Friedr.) W.Sauer & G.Sauer [unknown]
  • Anchusa cesatiana Fenzl & Friedr. [unknown]

Description

Pulmonaria cesatiana (also called 'Cesati's Lungwort', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to Europe, and is found in temperate forests. It is a small herb, growing up to 30 cm in height, with dark green, glossy leaves and small blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pulmonaria cesatiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pulmonaria cesatiana is white or pinkish-white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white fleshy coating. The seedlings are small and have a white fleshy coating.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pulmonaria cesatiana can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks.

Where to Find Pulmonaria cesatiana

Pulmonaria cesatiana can be found in the Apennine Mountains of Italy.

Pulmonaria cesatiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pulmonaria cesatiana?

Pulmonaria cesatiana

What type of plant is Pulmonaria cesatiana?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Pulmonaria cesatiana found?

It is found 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,

References

Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.
Hartmut H. Hilger (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilger' in the authors string.
Emanuel von Friedrichsthal (1809-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Friedr.' in the authors string.
Federico Selvi (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Selvi' in the authors string.
Massimo Bigazzi (1953-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bigazzi' in the authors string.
Alessio Papini (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Papini' in the authors string.