Pulmonaria obscura - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obscura
ID:
398202
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dumort.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 4: 341 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397534
Common Names
- Pulmonaria Obscura
- Obscure Lungwort
- Obscure Pulmonaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pulmonaria obscura (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 obscura 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 obscura 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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Pulmonaria obscura 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 obscura
Pulmonaria obscura is native to the Caucasus region.
Pulmonaria obscura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pulmonaria obscura?
Pulmonaria obscura
What is the common name of Pulmonaria obscura?
Opaque Lungwort
What is the natural habitat of Pulmonaria obscura?
It is found in moist woods, shady hedgerows, and grassy banks
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2413006: Based on the initial data import
Barthélémy Du Mortier (1797-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dumort.' in the authors string.