Pulmonaria officinalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
officinalis
ID:
398201
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 135 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397533
Common Names
- Pulmonaria Officinalis
- Common Lungwort
- Common Pulmonaria
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- Pulmonaria tridentina Evers [unknown]
Description
Pulmonaria officinalis (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 officinalis 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 officinalis 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 officinalis 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 officinalis
Pulmonaria officinalis can be found in moist, shady areas of Europe and western Asia.
Pulmonaria officinalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pulmonaria officinalis?
Pulmonaria officinalis
What is the common name of Pulmonaria officinalis?
Common Lungwort
What is the natural habitat of Pulmonaria officinalis?
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-2413004: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.