Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
tro
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 27: 506 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215887
Common Names
- Trigonotis Myosotidea
- Mouse-Ear Trigonotis
- Mouse-Ear Broomweed
Description
Trigonotis myosotidea (also called Myosotis Trigonotis, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it is found in dry, open habitats. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Trigonotis myosotidea is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trigonotis myosotidea has small white flowers with yellow throats and 5 petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trigonotis myosotidea is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Trigonotis myosotidea
Trigonotis myosotidea can be found in the Caucasus and parts of Central Asia.
Species in the Trigonotis genus
Trigonotis haackei,
Trigonotis hirsuta,
Trigonotis hookeri,
Trigonotis icumae,
Trigonotis inoblita,
Trigonotis ciliolata,
Trigonotis clarkei,
Trigonotis culminicola,
Trigonotis minuta,
Trigonotis caespitosa,
Trigonotis apoensis,
Trigonotis abata,
Trigonotis rotundifolia,
Trigonotis smithii,
Trigonotis subrosulata,
Trigonotis ovalifolia,
Trigonotis philippinensis,
Trigonotis pleiomera,
Trigonotis peduncularis,
Trigonotis guilielmi,
Trigonotis zhuokejiensis,
Trigonotis myosotidea,
Trigonotis peduncularis,
Trigonotis radicans,
Trigonotis delicatula,
Trigonotis rotundata,
Trigonotis corispermoides,
Trigonotis chengkouensis,
Trigonotis barkamensis,
Trigonotis mollis,
Trigonotis vestita,
Trigonotis compressa,
Trigonotis mairei,
Trigonotis orbicularifolia,
Trigonotis macrophylla,
Trigonotis nandanensis,
Trigonotis heliotropifolia,
Trigonotis cavaleriei,
Trigonotis omeiensis,
Trigonotis formosana,
Trigonotis nankotaizanensis,
Trigonotis giraldii,
Trigonotis floribunda,
Trigonotis laxa,
Trigonotis bracteata,
Trigonotis tenera,
Trigonotis petiolaris,
Trigonotis harrysmithii,
Trigonotis longipes,
Trigonotis gracilipes,
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,