Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
orontium
ID:
451789

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Raf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Autik. Bot. : 158 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451121



Common Names

  • Orontium Misopates
  • Misopates Orontium
  • Orontium Misopates


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Synonyms

  • Antirrhinum calycinum rubra Hoffmanns. & Link [unknown]

Description

Misopates orontium (also called Garden Forget-me-not, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody stem with alternate, lanceolate leaves and small, blue flowers. It grows in cultivated fields, gardens and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Misopates orontium has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Misopates orontium sub. gibbosum (Wall.) D.A.Sutton
Misopates orontium var. foliosum (J.A.Schmidt) Ormonde
Misopates orontium sub. orontium

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Misopates orontium is white, with a yellow center, and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, oval-shaped and dark brown in color. The seedling is about 10 cm in height, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Misopates orontium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be watered regularly. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Misopates orontium

Misopates orontium is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Misopates orontium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Misopates orontium?

Misopates orontium

What are the common names of Misopates orontium?

Garden Forget-me-not, Garden Forget-me-not

What is the natural habitat of Misopates orontium?

Moist meadows and open woods

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806149-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].