Status:
valid
Authors:
Petrie
Source:
ksu
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 18: 296 (1885 publ. 1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368032
Common Names
- Cheeseman's Forget-me-not
- Cheeseman's Myosotis
- Cheeseman's
Description
Myosotis cheesemanii (also called Cheeseman's forget-me-not, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. Its flowers are blue-violet and bloom in spring and summer. It can be found in meadows, grasslands and in disturbed soils.
Uses & Benefits
Myosotis cheesemanii 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
The flower of Myosotis cheesemanii is a small, blue, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myosotis cheesemanii is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location.
Where to Find Myosotis cheesemanii
Myosotis cheesemanii is native to Europe and can be found in moist grasslands and savannas. It is also found in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
Myosotis cheesemanii FAQ
What are the growing requirements of Myosotis cheesemanii?
Myosotis cheesemanii prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
What is the optimal temperature for Myosotis cheesemanii?
Myosotis cheesemanii prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.
What is the ideal soil pH for Myosotis cheesemanii?
Myosotis cheesemanii prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.5.
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,