Status:
valid
Authors:
(Degen & Dörfl.) Bigazzi, Hilger & Selvi
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Webbia 57: 178 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694893
Common Names
- Gastrocotyle macedonica
- Macedonian Gastrocotyle
- Macedonian Gastrocotyle Tree
Synonyms
- Anchusa macedonica Degen & Dörfl. [unknown]
Description
Gastrocotyle macedonica (also called Macedonian Gastrocotyle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Balkans. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrocotyle macedonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat coughs and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gastrocotyle macedonica has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gastrocotyle macedonica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer or water.
Where to Find Gastrocotyle macedonica
Gastrocotyle macedonica is native to the Mediterranean region.
Gastrocotyle macedonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastrocotyle macedonica?
Gastrocotyle macedonica
What type of plant is Gastrocotyle macedonica?
It is a type of liverwort.
What is the habitat of Gastrocotyle macedonica?
It is found in moist, shady areas in the Northern Hemisphere.
Species in the Gastrocotyle genus
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,