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
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.
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 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,