Cynoglossum australe
Australian Hound's Tongue
Also known as: Cynoglossum australe var. drummondii (Benth.) Brand +1 more
- Cynoglossum australe var. drummondii (Benth.) Brand
- Cynoglossum drummondii Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in Australasia, Cynoglossum australe (commonly known as Australian Hound's-tongue) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Boraginaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Norfolk Is.
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms