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
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.
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 Moltkia genus
Moltkia gypsacea,
Moltkia suffruticosa,
Moltkia kemal-paschii,
Moltkia angustifolia,
Moltkia petraea,
Moltkia aurea,
Moltkia caerulea,
Moltkia suffruticosa,
Moltkia petraea,
Moltkia coerulea,
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,