Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
saccharata
ID:
398229

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 3 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397561



Common Names

  • Pulmonaria Saccharata
  • Sweet Lungwort
  • Sweet Pulmonaria


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Synonyms

  • Pulmonaria confusa Rouy [unknown]
  • Pulmonaria grandiflora DC. [unknown]
  • Pulmonaria vulgaris Mérat [unknown]
  • Pulmonaria picta Rouy [unknown]

Description

Pulmonaria saccharata (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 saccharata 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 saccharata 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 saccharata 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 saccharata

Pulmonaria saccharata is native to Europe and western Asia.

Pulmonaria saccharata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pulmonaria saccharata?

Pulmonaria saccharata

What is the common name of Pulmonaria saccharata?

Garden Lungwort

What type of plant is Pulmonaria saccharata?

Perennial Flower

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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