Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bég.) Grau
Source:
cmp
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 8: 127 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368000
Common Names
- Ambiguous Forget-me-not
- Ambiguous Myosotis
- Ambiguous
Synonyms
- Myosotis alpestris ambigens Bég. [unknown]
Description
Myosotis ambigens (also called 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 meadows, grasslands and in disturbed soils.
Uses & Benefits
Myosotis ambigens is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Myosotis ambigens 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myosotis ambigens is a small, perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a well-drained seed compost. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Myosotis ambigens
Myosotis ambigens is native to Europe and can be found in moist grasslands and savannas. It is also found in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
Myosotis ambigens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myosotis ambigens?
Myosotis ambigens
What type of plant is Myosotis ambigens?
Myosotis ambigens is a herb
Where is Myosotis ambigens found?
Myosotis ambigens 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,