Echium stenosiphon
Echium stenosiphon Webb
Echium stenosiphon is a species of the Boraginaceae family, native to Cape Verde. It is known locally as língua-de-vaca, a name also associated with Echium vulcanorum and Echium hypertropicum. The plant has been traditionally used in medicine for making cough syrup.
Description
Echium stenosiphon, described by Webb in 1849, is a member of the Boraginaceae family. It is endemic to the Cape Verde archipelago. The species shares the common name língua-de-vaca with two other related Echium species. This plant is part of traditional medicinal practices in the region, where it is used to prepare a cough syrup. Its distribution is limited to Cape Verde, and it is not found elsewhere globally.
Distribution
Global · Cape Verde
