Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
ochotensis
ID:
369077

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.D.Nikif.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 83(10): 118 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368409

Common Names

  • Myosotis ochotensis
  • Ochotensis Myosotis
  • Ochoten Forget-me-not

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Description

Myosotis ochotensis (also called Ochoten Forget-me-not, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Siberia and Mongolia. 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 ochotensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a hedge or screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myosotis ochotensis is a small, white, five-petaled star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myosotis ochotensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from seed sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until they have germinated. Once germinated, the seedlings can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Myosotis ochotensis

Myosotis ochotensis can be found in the Himalayas, Tibet, and western China.

Myosotis ochotensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myosotis ochotensis?

Myosotis ochotensis

What is the common name of Myosotis ochotensis?

Ochotenian forget-me-not

Where does Myosotis ochotensis grow?

Myosotis ochotensis grows in moist woods, stream banks, and rocky slopes in the eastern United States.

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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