Status:
valid
Authors:
Sutorý
Source:
cmp
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 36: 137 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506937
Common Names
- Cynoglossum baeticum
- Baetic Cynoglossum
- Baeticum Cynoglossum
Description
Cynoglossum baeticum (also called Baetic hound's-tongue, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, blue flowers. It is native to Spain, and grows in dry, open habitats, such as scrub and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cynoglossum baeticum is used as a medicinal plant in traditional African medicine. It is used to treat fever, coughs, and malaria. The bark is also used to make a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cynoglossum baeticum is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynoglossum baeticum is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be planted in the spring or fall. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as 0°F.
Where to Find Cynoglossum baeticum
Cynoglossum baeticum is native to Spain and can be found in the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Cynoglossum baeticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynoglossum baeticum?
Cynoglossum baeticum
What is the family of Cynoglossum baeticum?
Boraginaceae
Where is Cynoglossum baeticum native to?
Spain
Species in the Cynoglossum genus
Cynoglossum baeticum,
Cynoglossum aequinoctiale,
Cynoglossum alpestre,
Cynoglossum alpinum,
Cynoglossum alticola,
Cynoglossum amabile,
Cynoglossum amplifolium,
Cynoglossum asperrimum,
Cynoglossum australe,
Cynoglossum austriacum,
Cynoglossum austroafricanum,
Cynoglossum birkinshawii,
Cynoglossum borbonicum,
Cynoglossum bottae,
Cynoglossum castaneum,
Cynoglossum castellanum,
Cynoglossum celebicum,
Cynoglossum cernuum,
Cynoglossum cheranganiense,
Cynoglossum clandestinum,
Cynoglossum coeruleum,
Cynoglossum columnae,
Cynoglossum creticum,
Cynoglossum densifoliatum,
Cynoglossum dioscoridis,
Cynoglossum divaricatum,
Cynoglossum gansuense,
Cynoglossum germanicum,
Cynoglossum glabellum,
Cynoglossum grande,
Cynoglossum hanangense,
Cynoglossum hellwigii,
Cynoglossum hispidum,
Cynoglossum holosericeum,
Cynoglossum inyangense,
Cynoglossum javanicum,
Cynoglossum kandavanensis,
Cynoglossum karamojense,
Cynoglossum krasniqii,
Cynoglossum lanceolatum,
Cynoglossum legionense,
Cynoglossum lowryanum,
Cynoglossum macrocalycinum,
Cynoglossum macrolimbe,
Cynoglossum magellense,
Cynoglossum meeboldii,
Cynoglossum microglochin,
Cynoglossum modorense,
Cynoglossum monophlebium,
Cynoglossum montanum,
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,