Cynoglossum zeylanicum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Boraginales
Family: Boraginaceae
Genus: Cynoglossum
Species:
C. zeylanicum
Binomial name
Cynoglossum zeylanicum

Cynoglossum zeylanicum, also called the Ceylon hound's tongue, Ceylon forget-me-not, and Indian hound's tongue, is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is found throughout Asia. It has also been introduced to the Americas.[1][2][3][4]

Description

Ceylon's hound's tongue is similar in appearance to Cynoglossum lanceolatum, but has larger flowers that are 4–5 mm across. The fruits are small, about 2 mm across.[5]

Distribution

It is native to Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, China, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea.[1][6] It has been introduced to North America, the Caribbean, and South America.[2][6][4] It occurs at altitudes of 1,200-4,100 m.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Cynoglossum zeylanicum in Annotated Checklist of the Flowering Plants of Nepal @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 2020-09-28.
  2. 1 2 "Cynoglossum zeylanicum (Sw. ex Lehm.) Thunb. ex Brand". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  3. ↑ "Cynoglossum zeylanicum (Vahl) Thunb. ex Lehm". www.catalogueoflife.org. Retrieved 2020-09-28.
  4. 1 2 "Cynoglossum zeylanicum Thunb. ex Lehm". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2020-09-28.
  5. ↑ "Cynoglossum zeylanicum". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2020-09-28.
  6. 1 2 "ITIS Standard Report Page: Cynoglossum zeylanicum". www.itis.gov. Retrieved 2020-09-28.
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