Status:
valid
Authors:
(Forssk.) I.M.Johnst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 34: 3 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368235
Common Names
- Moltkiopsis ciliata
- Ciliate Moltkiopsis
- Ciliate Wood-rush
Synonyms
- Lithospermum niveum Poir. [unknown]
- Lithospermum ciliatum Forssk. [unknown]
- Lithospermum callosum Vahl [unknown]
- Lithospermum angustifolium Forssk. [unknown]
- Moltkia ciliata (Forssk.) Maire [unknown]
- Margarospermum latifolium Decne. [unknown]
- Batschia fimbriata Nutt. [unknown]
- Moltkia callosa (Vahl) Wettst. [unknown]
- Lithospermum callosum asperrimum Bornm. [unknown]
Description
Moltkiopsis ciliata (also called Fringed moltkiopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in moist soils, in areas with full sun or partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Moltkiopsis ciliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moltkiopsis ciliata has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Moltkiopsis ciliata is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in late summer or early fall in a cold frame. Division can be done in early spring or fall.
Where to Find Moltkiopsis ciliata
Moltkiopsis ciliata is native to North America and can be found in moist, open woods and meadows.
Moltkiopsis ciliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moltkiopsis ciliata?
Moltkiopsis ciliata
What type of plant is Moltkiopsis ciliata?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the common name of Moltkiopsis ciliata?
Hairy moltkiopsis
Species in the Moltkiopsis 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,