Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
parviflorum
ID:
663641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moench

Source:
cmp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Methodus : 423 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000662973

Common Names

  • Small-Flowered Echium
  • Small-Flowered Viper's-Bugloss
  • Small-Flowered Bugloss

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Synonyms

  • Echium calycinum Viv. [unknown]
  • Echium lusitanicum All. [unknown]
  • Echium ovatum Poir. [unknown]
  • Echium prostratum Ten. [unknown]

Description

Echium parviflorum (also called Small-flowered Viper's Bugloss, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow leaves and produces tall, erect spikes of small, blue flowers. It grows in sunny, dry areas and is often found in rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Echium parviflorum is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echium parviflorum is a bright blue or purple, with a white center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echium parviflorum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 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 parviflorum

Echium parviflorum can be found in nurseries and garden centers in warm climates, or online from specialty nurseries.

Echium parviflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echium parviflorum?

Echium parviflorum

What is the common name of Echium parviflorum?

Small-flowered Vipers-bugloss

What is the natural habitat of Echium parviflorum?

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,

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