Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
sitchensis
ID:
1067499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bong.

Source:
tro

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St. Pétersbourg Hist. Acad. 2: 156 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066837



Common Names

  • Sitchensis Romanzoffia
  • Romanzoffia Sitchensis
  • Sitchensis Romanzoffium


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Description

Romanzoffia sitchensis (also called Sitka Romanzoffia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the western United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas. It is often found in forests, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Romanzoffia sitchensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a bee forage plant. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and to attract beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Romanzoffia sitchensis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow leaves and multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Romanzoffia sitchensis is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Romanzoffia sitchensis

Romanzoffia sitchensis is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral.

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,