Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Rumel. 2: 85 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362154
Common Names
- Lithodora
- Compact Forget-me-not
- Shrubby Forget-me-not
Synonyms
- Lithospermum fruticosum L. [unknown]
- Lithospermum purpureocoeruleum Thore [unknown]
- Lithospermum collinum Salisb. [unknown]
- Lithospermum consobrinum Pomel [unknown]
- Lithospermum chamaecistus Pourr. ex Willd. & Lange [unknown]
- Lithodora consobrina (Pomel) I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
- Margarospermum fruticosum Fourr. [unknown]
- Rhytispermum fruticosum Link [unknown]
Description
Lithodora fruticosa (also called Common Lithodora, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with blue flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in rocky soils in scrubland and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lithodora fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a low-maintenance garden plant. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lithodora fruticosa has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lithodora fruticosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Lithodora fruticosa
Lithodora fruticosa is native to the Mediterranean region.
Lithodora fruticosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lithodora fruticosa?
Lithodora fruticosa
What are the common names of Lithodora fruticosa?
Fruticosa lithodora, Fruticosa
What is the natural habitat of Lithodora fruticosa?
It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Lithodora 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,