Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
mollis
ID:
398211

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wolff ex F.Heller

Source:
cmp

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
Fl. Wirceb. Suppl., 13 (1815)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397543



Common Names

  • Pulmonaria Mollis
  • Soft Lungwort
  • Soft Pulmonaria


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Synonyms

  • Nonea auriculata Boiss. [unknown]
  • Pulmonaria mollissima A.Kern. [unknown]
  • Pulmonaria media Host [unknown]
  • Pulmonaria auriculata (Boiss.) Halácsy [unknown]
  • Pulmonaria montana porciusii Gusul. [unknown]

Description

Pulmonaria mollis (also called Lungwort, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has long, oval-shaped leaves with white spots. The flowers are pink or blue in color and bloom in the spring.

Uses & Benefits

Pulmonaria mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating respiratory problems, skin diseases, and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pulmonaria mollis sub. alpigena W.Sauer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pulmonaria mollis is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pulmonaria mollis is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or division.

Where to Find Pulmonaria mollis

Pulmonaria mollis is native to the Caucasus region.

Pulmonaria mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pulmonaria mollis?

Pulmonaria mollis

What is the common name of Pulmonaria mollis?

Soft-leaved Lungwort

What is the natural habitat of Pulmonaria mollis?

It is found in moist woods, shady hedgerows, and grassy banks

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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