Cynoglossum borbonicum
Cynoglossum borbonicum (Lam.) Bory
Cynoglossum borbonicum is a species in the genus Cynoglossum, belonging to the family Boraginaceae. It was first described in 1804 by Bory, with the original authorship attributed to Lam. This species is native to the islands of Madagascar, Mauritius, and Réunion.
Description
Cynoglossum borbonicum is a member of the Boraginaceae family, commonly known as the borage or forget-me-not family. It is part of the genus Cynoglossum, which includes several species of flowering plants. The species is distributed across three Indian Ocean islands: Madagascar, Mauritius, and Réunion. It was formally published in 1804 under the authorship of Bory, based on the original work by Lam. As with other members of the genus, it is likely characterized by typical features of the Boraginaceae family, such as hairy leaves and blue or purple flowers.
Distribution
Madagascar · Mauritius · Réunion
Synonyms
Myosotis borbonicaMyosotis strigosaRochelia strigosaEchinospermum borbonicumEchinospermum strigosum
