Status:
valid
Authors:
D.A.Sutton
Source:
ksu
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Rev. Antirrh. : 151 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451124
Common Names
- Salvagense Misopates
- Misopates Salvagense
- Salvagense Misopates
Description
Misopates salvagense (also called Salvage Misopates, 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 salvagense has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Misopates salvagense 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Misopates salvagense 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 salvagense
Misopates salvagense is native to the Canary Islands.
Misopates salvagense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Misopates salvagense?
Misopates salvagense
What are the common names of Misopates salvagense?
Salvage Forget-me-not, Salvage Forget-me-not
What is the natural habitat of Misopates salvagense?
Moist meadows and open woods
Species in the Misopates genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:936358-1: 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].