Status:
valid
Authors:
Degen & Lengyel
Source:
cmp
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Fl. Veleb. 2: 569 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397515
Common Names
- Pulmonaria Visianii
- Visian's Lungwort
- Visian Lungwort
Description
Pulmonaria visianii (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 visianii 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 visianii is a deep blue, 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 visianii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and require regular watering.
Where to Find Pulmonaria visianii
Pulmonaria visianii is native to the temperate forests of Europe and Asia.
Pulmonaria visianii FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Pulmonaria visianii?
Pulmonaria visianii prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)
What type of soil is best for Pulmonaria visianii?
Pulmonaria visianii prefers a soil that is well-draining and rich in organic matter.
How much light does Pulmonaria visianii need?
Pulmonaria visianii prefers bright, indirect sunlight.
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,