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Lindelofia anchusoides

Lindelofia anchusoides (Lindl.) Lehm.
Lindelofia anchusoides
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Lindelofia anchusoides (Lindl.) Lehm. is a species in the genus Lindelofia, belonging to the Boraginaceae family. It was first described in 1850 and is native to regions across Central and South Asia, including Afghanistan, East Himalaya, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Tadzhikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as the West Himalaya.

Description

Lindelofia anchusoides is a member of the Boraginaceae family, commonly known as the borage or forget-me-not family. This plant species is found in a range of Central and South Asian countries, including Afghanistan, East Himalaya, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Tadzhikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and the West Himalaya. The species was first published in 1850 by Lehm., based on earlier work by Lindl. It is part of the Lindelofia genus, which is native to this region and is characterized by its herbaceous growth form and typical Boraginaceae features.

Distribution

Afghanistan · East Himalaya · Kazakhstan · Kirgizstan · Nepal · Pakistan · Tadzhikistan · Turkmenistan · Uzbekistan · West Himalaya

Synonyms

Lindelofia cynoglossoidesParacaryum heliocarpumAdelocaryum anchusoidesCynoglossum anchusoidesCynoglossum emodiCynoglossum emodumCynoglossum macranthumMattiastrum howardii

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