Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 202 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368466
Common Names
- Myosotis lyallii
- Lyallii Myosotis
- Lyall's Forget-me-not
Synonyms
- Myosotis townsonii Cheeseman [unknown]
- Exarrhena lyallii Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Myosotis lyallii (also called Lyall's Forget-me-not, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a creeping rhizome, with small, oval leaves and a short stem. It is found in moist habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Myosotis lyallii is a popular garden plant and is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive blue flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Myosotis lyallii sub. elderi (L.B.Moore) Meudt & Prebble
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow eyes. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myosotis lyallii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.
Where to Find Myosotis lyallii
Myosotis lyallii is native to New Zealand and can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.
Myosotis lyallii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myosotis lyallii?
Myosotis lyallii
What is the common name of Myosotis lyallii?
Mountain Forget-me-not
What is the natural habitat of Myosotis lyallii?
Mountainous regions of New Zealand
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,