Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
alpestris
ID:
368681

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.W.Schmidt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Fl. Boëm. 3: 26 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368013

Common Names

  • Alpestris Forget-me-not
  • Alpestris Myosotis
  • Alpestris

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Synonyms

  • Myosotis sylvatica alpestris (F.W.Schmidt) W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Myosotis sylvatica alpestris Koch [unknown]

Description

Myosotis alpestris (also called alpine forget-me-not, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. Its flowers are blue-violet and bloom in spring and summer. It can be found in alpine meadows, grasslands and in disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Myosotis alpestris var. albicans (Riedl) Y.J.Nasir
Myosotis alpestris sub. mrkvickana (Velen.) Strid

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myosotis alpestris is a small, blue, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myosotis alpestris is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Myosotis alpestris

Myosotis alpestris is native to Europe and can be found in moist grasslands and savannas. It is also found in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Myosotis alpestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myosotis alpestris?

Myosotis alpestris

What type of plant is Myosotis alpestris?

Myosotis alpestris is a herb

Where is Myosotis alpestris found?

Myosotis alpestris is found in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Myosotis genus

Myosotis australis, Myosotis balbisiana, Myosotis atlantica, Myosotis austrosibirica, Myosotis azorica, Myosotis anomala, Myosotis asiatica, Myosotis arvensis, Myosotis arnoldii, Myosotis baicalensis, Myosotis cameroonensis, Myosotis capitata, Myosotis catalaunica, Myosotis chakassica, Myosotis bohemica, Myosotis cadmea, Myosotis brachypoda, Myosotis cadevallii, Myosotis brockiei, Myosotis robusta, Myosotis ruscinonensis, Myosotis exarrhena, Myosotis amabilis, Myosotis ambigens, Myosotis angustata, Myosotis alpina, Myosotis alpestris, Myosotis albosericea, Myosotis goyenii, Myosotis glabrescens, Myosotis gueneri, Myosotis cheesemanii, Myosotis forsteri, Myosotis gallica, Myosotis heteropoda, Myosotis kolakovskyi, Myosotis jordanovii, Myosotis kablikiana, Myosotis koelzii, Myosotis krajinae, Myosotis krasnoborovii, Myosotis kurdica, Myosotis laeta, Myosotis incrassata, Myosotis corsicana, Myosotis debilis, Myosotis czekanowskii, Myosotis daralaghezica, Myosotis concinna, Myosotis colensoi,

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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