Status:
valid
Authors:
Maire
Source:
cmp
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 9: 182 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568968
Common Names
- Borago trabutii
- Trabutii Borago
- Trabutii
Description
Borago trabutii (also called Trabut's Borage, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, hairy leaves and small, blue flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Borago trabutii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Borago trabutii is a small, blue or pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a blue or pink color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Borago trabutii is a small annual plant that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and planted in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Borago trabutii
Borago trabutii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Borago trabutii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Borago trabutii?
Borago trabutii
What is the common name of Borago trabutii?
Trabut's Borago
What is the natural habitat of Borago trabutii?
It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Borago genus
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,