Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
suffruticosa
ID:
368558

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Hegi

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Ill. Fl. Mitt.-Eur. 5(3): 2153. 1927

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367890

Common Names

  • Shrubby Moltkia
  • Moltkia suffruticosa
  • Shrubby-flower Moltkia

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Synonyms

  • Lithospermum graminifolium Viv. [unknown]
  • Pulmonaria suffruticosa L. [unknown]
  • Gymnoleima graminifolium Decne. [unknown]

Description

Moltkia suffruticosa (also called Shrubby Moltkia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist soils in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Moltkia suffruticosa is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicines.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Moltkia suffruticosa sub. bigazziana Peruzzi & Soldano

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Moltkia suffruticosa has small, white, five-petaled flowers that are arranged in small, dense clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and are covered in short hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Moltkia suffruticosa is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be about 10 cm long and should be taken from the current season's growth. They should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Moltkia suffruticosa

Moltkia suffruticosa can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Moltkia suffruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moltkia suffruticosa?

Moltkia suffruticosa

What is the common name of Moltkia suffruticosa?

Shrubby Forget-me-not

What is the natural habitat of Moltkia suffruticosa?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

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-2357205: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Gustav Hegi (1876-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hegi' in the authors string.