Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) I.M.Johnst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 35: 42 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574420
Common Names
- Buglossoides arvensis
- Arvensis Buglossoides
- Buglossoides Arvensis
Synonyms
- Lithospermum medium Chevall. [unknown]
- Lithospermum minus Gilib. [unknown]
- Lithospermum rochelii Friv. [unknown]
- Lithospermum rugosum Luce [unknown]
- Lithospermum bicolor Bertol. [unknown]
- Lithospermum arvense L. [unknown]
- Margarospermum arvense Decne. [unknown]
- Rhytispermum medium Fourr. [unknown]
- Rhytispermum arvense Link [unknown]
- Aegonychon arvense Gray [unknown]
- Buglossoides arvensis cyanea R.Fernandes [unknown]
Description
Buglossoides arvensis (also called Corn Gromwell, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in grassy and disturbed habitats. It is tolerant of drought and can be found in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Buglossoides arvensis is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Buglossoides arvensis sub. sibthorpiana (Griseb.) R.Fernandes
Buglossoides arvensis sub. occidentalis Franco
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buglossoides arvensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buglossoides arvensis is a fast-growing herbaceous plant that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Buglossoides arvensis
Buglossoides arvensis can be found in Europe and North America.
Buglossoides arvensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buglossoides arvensis?
Buglossoides arvensis
What is the common name of Buglossoides arvensis?
Field Gromwell
What is the natural habitat of Buglossoides arvensis?
It is found in dry meadows, pastures, and roadsides in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Buglossoides 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,