Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
hellwigii
ID:
634706

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 546 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634038

Common Names

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

Searching for Cynoglossum hellwigii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Cynoglossum hellwigii (also called Hellwig's Forget-me-not, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and Eastern Europe. It has a hairy stem and grows to a height of up to 50 cm. It has lanceolate leaves and small, bright blue flowers. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cynoglossum hellwigii is used as an ornamental plant and to treat fever, rheumatism, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

Searching for Cynoglossum hellwigii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Cynoglossum hellwigii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Cynoglossum hellwigii

Cynoglossum hellwigii is native to India and can be found in the tropical forests of the region.

Cynoglossum hellwigii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynoglossum hellwigii?

Cynoglossum hellwigii

What is the common name of Cynoglossum hellwigii?

Hellwig's Hound's-tongue

What is the natural habitat of Cynoglossum hellwigii?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia

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,

References