Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
petiolata
ID:
369106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 202 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368438

Common Names

  • Myosotis petiolata
  • Petiolata Myosotis
  • Petiolate Forget-me-not

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Synonyms

  • Exarrhena petiolata Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Myosotis petiolata (also called Stalked Forget-me-not, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a creeping rhizome, with small, oval leaves and a short stem. It is found in moist habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Myosotis petiolata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright blue flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions and its flowers being used to treat respiratory conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myosotis petiolata has small, five-petalled, blue flowers, each about 1 cm in diameter. The flowers are produced in loose clusters on stems that are typically 10–25 cm long. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and are produced in small capsules. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons, followed by a pair of true leaves with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myosotis petiolata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from seed sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until they have germinated. Once germinated, the seedlings can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Myosotis petiolata

Myosotis petiolata is native to New Zealand and can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Myosotis petiolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myosotis petiolata?

Myosotis petiolata

What is the common name of Myosotis petiolata?

Petiolate forget-me-not

Where does Myosotis petiolata grow?

Myosotis petiolata grows in moist woods, stream banks, and rocky slopes in the eastern United States.

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,