Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Elench. Pl. Nov. : 66 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634192
Common Names
- Pustulatum Hound's-tongue
- Pustulatum Cynoglossum
- Pustulatum Gypsy Flower
Synonyms
- Cynoglossum castrilense (Dalla Torre & Harms) Pau [unknown]
- Cynoglossum nebrodense pustulatum (Boiss.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
- Cynoglossum castrilense Pau [unknown]
Description
Cynoglossum pustulatum (also called Pustulate Hound's Tongue, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping stem and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and blue, and the fruits are small, black berries. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cynoglossum pustulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cynoglossum pustulatum sub. soilae P.Monts. & Alejandre
Cynoglossum pustulatum sub. parvifolium (Vis.) Sutorý
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cynoglossum pustulatum is a small, blue-purple, funnel-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynoglossum pustulatum is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 1.2 m tall. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.
Where to Find Cynoglossum pustulatum
Cynoglossum pustulatum can be found in the Mediterranean region, in North Africa, and in the Middle East.
Cynoglossum pustulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynoglossum pustulatum?
Cynoglossum pustulatum
What are the common names of Cynoglossum pustulatum?
Pustulate Hound's-tongue
What is the native range of Cynoglossum pustulatum?
Europe and 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,