Neatostema apulum
Hairy Sheepweed
Also known as: Lithospermum apulum f. cleistogamum Murb. +6 more
- Lithospermum apulum f. cleistogamum Murb.
- Lithospermum apulum var. tucakovii Gajic
- Lithospermum mesopotamicum DC.
- Lithospermum strigosum M.Bieb.
- Margarospermum apulum (L.) Decne.
- Margarospermum apulum (L.) Spach
- Myosotis apula L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Neatostema apulum (commonly known as Hairy Sheepweed) is an annual belonging to the Boraginaceae family. Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Krym, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
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)
Germany