Status:
valid
Authors:
(Guss.) I.M.Johnst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 35: 43 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574438
Common Names
- Incrassata Buglossoides
- Buglossoides incrassata
- Incrassata Buglossoides
Synonyms
- Lithospermum gasparrinii Heldr. ex Guss. [unknown]
- Lithospermum incrassatum Guss. [unknown]
- Lithospermum arvense gasparrinii (Heldr. ex Guss.) O.Bolòs & J.Vigo. [unknown]
- Lithospermum arvense incrassatum (Guss.) Cincovic & Kojić [unknown]
- Rhytispermum incrassatum Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Buglossoides arvensis gasparrinii (Heldr. ex Guss.) R.Fernandes [unknown]
- Buglossoides arvensis incrassata (Guss.) R.Fernandes [unknown]
- Buglossoides arvensis incrassata (Guss.) Kerguélen [unknown]
- Buglossoides gasparrinii (Heldr. ex Guss.) Pignatti [unknown]
Description
Buglossoides incrassata (also called Inflated Buglossoides, 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 incrassata 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 incrassata sub. splitgerberi (Guss.) E.Zippel & Selvi
Buglossoides incrassata sub. permixta (Jord.) L.Cecchi & Selvi
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Buglossoides incrassata has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The flowers are borne on a short, thin stalk. The seed is a small, round capsule that contains several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Buglossoides incrassata is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to Central Asia. It is an herbaceous perennial and grows best in full sun and well-draining soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Buglossoides incrassata
Buglossoides incrassata can be found in Central and South America.
Buglossoides incrassata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Buglossoides incrassata?
Buglossoides incrassata
What is the natural habitat of Buglossoides incrassata?
It is found in dry meadows, pastures, and roadsides in Europe, Asia, and North America.
What is the flower color of Buglossoides incrassata?
The flowers are yellow.
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,