Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
germanicum
ID:
634688

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. 2: 31 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634020

Common Names

  • German Hound's-tongue
  • German Cynoglossum
  • German Gypsy Flower

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Synonyms

  • Cynoglossum germanicum pellucidum (Lapeyr.) Sutorý [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum germanicum rotundum Sutorý [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum haenkei Schult. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum pellucidum Lapeyr. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum sylvaticum Haenke [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum rotundum (Sutorý) Landolt [unknown]

Description

Cynoglossum germanicum (also called German Hound's Tongue, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with small, star-shaped, blue-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cynoglossum germanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynoglossum germanicum is blue and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynoglossum germanicum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Cynoglossum germanicum

Cynoglossum germanicum is native to Europe and can be found in the temperate forests of the region.

Cynoglossum germanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynoglossum germanicum?

Cynoglossum germanicum

What is the common name of Cynoglossum germanicum?

German Hound's-tongue

What is the natural habitat of Cynoglossum germanicum?

It is native to Europe

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,