Status:
valid
Authors:
Wettst.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Sched. Fl. Exs. Austro-Hung. 6: 87 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000432198
Common Names
- Symphytum Ullepitschii
- Ullepitschii Symphytum
- Symphytum
Synonyms
- Symphytum polonicum Błocki ex Buckn. [unknown]
Description
Symphytum ullepitschii (also called Ullepitschii Symphytum, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial, herbaceous plant native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, grassy meadows and open woodlands. The plant has large, oval leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Symphytum ullepitschii is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and greenhouses. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate drought and heat. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symphytum ullepitschii has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symphytum ullepitschii is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sterile, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 1-2 weeks.
Where to Find Symphytum ullepitschii
Symphytum ullepitschii can be found in the Mediterranean region and North Africa.
Symphytum ullepitschii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphytum ullepitschii?
Symphytum ullepitschii
What type of plant is Symphytum ullepitschii?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Symphytum ullepitschii?
Temperate grasslands
Species in the Symphytum genus
Symphytum aintabicum,
Symphytum mosquense,
Symphytum ullepitschii,
Symphytum grandiflorum,
Symphytum gussonei,
Symphytum hajastanum,
Symphytum longisetum,
Symphytum kurdicum,
Symphytum ibiricum,
Symphytum sylvaticum,
Symphytum savvalense,
Symphytum officinale,
Symphytum tauricum,
Symphytum tuberosum,
Symphytum orientale,
Symphytum ottomanum,
Symphytum podcumicum,
Symphytum pseudobulbosum,
Symphytum carpaticum,
Symphytum davisii,
Symphytum creticum,
Symphytum ferrariense,
Symphytum caucasicum,
Symphytum circinale,
Symphytum cordatum,
Symphytum uplandicum,
Symphytum bulbosum,
Symphytum bornmuelleri,
Symphytum anatolicum,
Symphytum brachycalyx,
Symphytum asperum,
Symphytum bicknellii,
Symphytum uplandicum,
Symphytum ferrariense,
Symphytum ibericum,
Symphytum wettsteinii,
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,