Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
rehsteineri
ID:
369235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wartm. ex Reut.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Compt.-Rend. Trav. Soc. Hallér 4: 115 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368567

Common Names

  • Rehsteiner's Forget-me-not
  • Myosotis Rehsteineri
  • Rehsteiner's Mouse-ear

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Description

Myosotis rehsteineri (also called Rehsteiner'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 rehsteineri is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in bouquets and floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myosotis rehsteineri 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 rehsteineri is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame and will germinate in 2-3 weeks. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grown on in a cold frame until they are ready to be planted out in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Myosotis rehsteineri

Myosotis rehsteineri can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Myosotis rehsteineri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myosotis rehsteineri?

Myosotis rehsteineri

What is the common name of Myosotis rehsteineri?

Rehsteiner's Forget-me-not

What is the natural habitat of Myosotis rehsteineri?

Woodlands, hedgerows, and grasslands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2358294: Based on the initial data import
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
Bernhard Wartmann (1830-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wartm.' in the authors string.