Status:
valid
Authors:
Mozaff.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 6: 236 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000662876
Common Names
- Khuzestan Echium
- Khuzestan Viper's-Bugloss
- Khuzestan Bugloss
Description
Echium khuzistanicum (also called Khuzestan Viper's Bugloss, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Middle East. It has large, oval leaves and produces tall, erect spikes of blue flowers. It grows in sunny, dry areas and is often found in rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Echium khuzistanicum 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Echium khuzistanicum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echium khuzistanicum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated in gardens. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position, in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Echium khuzistanicum
Echium khuzistanicum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Echium khuzistanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echium khuzistanicum?
Echium khuzistanicum
What is the common name of Echium khuzistanicum?
Khuzistan Vipers-bugloss
What is the natural habitat of Echium khuzistanicum?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
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,