Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
balbisiana
ID:
368493

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jord.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Sci. Lyon, Sect. Sci. 1: 128 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367825

Common Names

  • Myosotis balbisiana
  • Balbis' Forget-me-not
  • Balbis' Forgetmenot

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Synonyms

  • Myosotis discolor balbisiana (Jord.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]

Description

Myosotis balbisiana (also called Balbis' Forget-me-not, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, blue flowers and grows in moist soils in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Myosotis balbisiana is a species of forget-me-not that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a popular ornamental plant, and is used in landscaping and in naturalized areas. It is also used as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myosotis balbisiana is a small blue flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myosotis balbisiana is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It is best propagated by sowing seeds in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Myosotis balbisiana

Myosotis balbisiana can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Myosotis balbisiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myosotis balbisiana?

Myosotis balbisiana

What are the common names of Myosotis balbisiana?

Common names include the Balbisiana forget-me-not, the Balbisiana forget-me-not, and the Balbisiana forget-me-not.

What are the uses of Myosotis balbisiana?

Myosotis balbisiana is used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and for its ornamental value.

Species in the Myosotis genus

Myosotis australis, Myosotis balbisiana, Myosotis atlantica, Myosotis austrosibirica, Myosotis azorica, Myosotis anomala, Myosotis asiatica, Myosotis arvensis, Myosotis arnoldii, Myosotis baicalensis, Myosotis cameroonensis, Myosotis capitata, Myosotis catalaunica, Myosotis chakassica, Myosotis bohemica, Myosotis cadmea, Myosotis brachypoda, Myosotis cadevallii, Myosotis brockiei, Myosotis robusta, Myosotis ruscinonensis, Myosotis exarrhena, Myosotis amabilis, Myosotis ambigens, Myosotis angustata, Myosotis alpina, Myosotis alpestris, Myosotis albosericea, Myosotis goyenii, Myosotis glabrescens, Myosotis gueneri, Myosotis cheesemanii, Myosotis forsteri, Myosotis gallica, Myosotis heteropoda, Myosotis kolakovskyi, Myosotis jordanovii, Myosotis kablikiana, Myosotis koelzii, Myosotis krajinae, Myosotis krasnoborovii, Myosotis kurdica, Myosotis laeta, Myosotis incrassata, Myosotis corsicana, Myosotis debilis, Myosotis czekanowskii, Myosotis daralaghezica, Myosotis concinna, Myosotis colensoi,

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,