Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) J.Gay ex Leresche & Levier
Source:
cmp
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Deux Excurs. Bot. : 83 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368520
Common Names
- Forget-me-not
- Myosotis Stolonifera
- Creeping Forget-me-not
Synonyms
- Myosotis caespitosa stolonifera DC. [unknown]
Description
Myosotis stolonifera (also called Stoloniferous 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 stolonifera 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
Myosotis stolonifera has small, five-petalled, blue flowers, each about 1 cm in diameter. The flowers are produced in loose clusters on stems that are typically 10–25 cm long. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and are produced in small capsules. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons, followed by a pair of true leaves with a toothed margin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myosotis stolonifera 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 stolonifera
Myosotis stolonifera is found in Europe and western Asia.
Myosotis stolonifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myosotis stolonifera?
Myosotis stolonifera
What is the common name of Myosotis stolonifera?
Stoloniferous Forget-me-not
What is the natural habitat of Myosotis stolonifera?
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,