Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
vallarsae
ID:
398200

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Kern.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Pulmon. : 33 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397532



Common Names

  • Pulmonaria Vallarsae
  • Vallarsa Lungwort
  • Vallarsa Pulmonaria


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Description

Pulmonaria vallarsae (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 vallarsae 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 vallarsae sub. apennina (Cristof. & Puppi) L.Cecchi & Selvi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pulmonaria vallarsae 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 vallarsae 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 vallarsae

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

Pulmonaria vallarsae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pulmonaria vallarsae?

Pulmonaria vallarsae

What is the common name of Pulmonaria vallarsae?

Vallarsa Lungwort

What is the natural habitat of Pulmonaria vallarsae?

It is found in the alpine meadows of the European Alps

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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