Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
decaisnei
ID:
663432

Status:
valid

Authors:
Webb & Berthel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 3): 49 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000662764

Common Names

  • Decaisne's Echium
  • Decaisne's Viper's-Bugloss
  • Decaisne's Bugloss

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Description

Echium decaisnei (also called Decaisne's Echium, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echium decaisnei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Echium decaisnei sub. purpuriense Bramwell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echium decaisnei has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echium decaisnei is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated through cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring and the cuttings should be taken in summer.

Where to Find Echium decaisnei

Echium decaisnei can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Echium decaisnei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echium decaisnei?

Echium decaisnei

What type of climate does Echium decaisnei prefer?

Echium decaisnei prefers a Mediterranean climate.

What is the average height of Echium decaisnei?

Echium decaisnei typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

Species in the Echium genus

Echium aculeatum, Echium albicans, Echium amoenum, Echium anchusoides, Echium angustifolium, Echium arenarium, Echium asperrimum, Echium auberianum, Echium bethencourtii, Echium boissieri, Echium bonnetii, Echium brevirame, Echium callithyrsum, Echium candicans, Echium canum, Echium clandestinam, Echium creticum, Echium decaisnei, Echium flavum, Echium gaditanum, Echium giganteum, Echium glomeratum, Echium handiense, Echium hierrense, Echium horridum, Echium humile, Echium hypertropicum, Echium italicum, Echium judaeum, Echium khuzistanicum, Echium lemsii, Echium leucophaeum, Echium lidii, Echium longifolium, Echium lusitanicum, Echium modestum, Echium nervosum, Echium onosmifolium, Echium orientale, Echium pabotii, Echium parviflorum, Echium petiolatum, Echium pininana, Echium pitardii, Echium plantagineum, Echium rauwolfii, Echium rosulatum, Echium rubrum, Echium sabulicola, Echium salmanticum,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2784073: Based on the initial data import
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Sabin Berthelot (1794-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berthel.' in the authors string.