Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
montana
ID:
398199

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lej.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Fl. Spa 1: 98 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397531



Common Names

  • Pulmonaria Montana
  • Mountain Lungwort
  • Mountain Pulmonaria


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Synonyms

  • Pulmonaria tuberosa ovalifolia St.-Lag. [unknown]

Description

Pulmonaria montana (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 montana 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pulmonaria montana 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 montana 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 montana

Pulmonaria montana can be found in the Alps, Carpathians, and Apennines.

Pulmonaria montana FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Pulmonaria montana?

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

What type of soil is best for Pulmonaria montana?

Pulmonaria montana prefers a soil that is well-draining and rich in organic matter.

How much light does Pulmonaria montana need?

Pulmonaria montana prefers bright, indirect sunlight.

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,