Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Pugill. Pl. Afr. Bor. Hispan. : 80 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368489
Common Names
- Myosotis minutiflora
- Minutiflora Myosotis
- Small-flowered Forget-me-not
Synonyms
- Myosotis aroanica Bornm. [unknown]
- Myosotis rhodopea Velen. [unknown]
Description
Myosotis minutiflora (also called Small-flowered Forget-me-not, among many other common names) is a small, annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is often found in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Myosotis minutiflora 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 minutiflora sub. segobrigensis Valdés
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 minutiflora is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. 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 minutiflora
Myosotis minutiflora is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Myosotis minutiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myosotis minutiflora?
Myosotis minutiflora
What is the common name of Myosotis minutiflora?
Small-flowered Forget-me-not
What is the natural habitat of Myosotis minutiflora?
Moist meadows, grassy slopes, and riverbanks
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,