Pulmonaria mollis
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Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID643ff830ac48f937765201 |
| Scientific name | Pulmonaria mollis |
| Authority | Wolff ex F.Heller |
| First published in | Hort. Bot. Hafn. 1: 179 (1813) |
General Uses Top
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Pulmonaria mollis is cultivated primarily as an ornamental herbaceous perennial. Commercial nurseries and garden centers offer it for shade gardens, woodland plantings, and rock gardens. The plant is valued for its early‑spring tubular flowers ranging from pink to blue and its low, spreading habit that forms a dense mat of soft, silvery‑spotted foliage. It is sold as container‑grown specimens or as divisions for direct planting. In commercial horticulture it functions as a ground‑cover in partially shaded sites under trees or shrubs, thriving in moist, well‑drained soils and tolerating low light typical of woodland margins. Mature plants reach 15–30 cm in height, providing effective weed suppression while offering seasonal color and textural contrast. Its foliage persists as a basal rosette, giving winter interest in milder climates. The species is frequently used in mixed perennial borders where its early bloom precedes later‑season perennials. It tolerates loamy, humus‑rich soils as well as moderately acidic to neutral pH, and is hardy in USDA zones 4–8, allowing wide temperate use. In container gardening its low stature and spreading habit make it suitable for hanging baskets, balcony planters, or shallow containers. Retail catalogs list it under the common name “soft lungwort,” emphasizing its ornamental appeal.
Properties relevant to use:
The species’ early flowering period (late winter to early spring) and its shade‑tolerant, low‑growing habit enable its use as a seasonal color source in low‑light garden settings. Its dense foliage and mat‑forming growth provide natural weed control and ground‑cover capability. Tolerance to a range of soil textures and pH, combined with hardiness across USDA zones 4–8, support its adaptability to diverse temperate landscapes.
Sustainability and sourcing:
Pulmonaria mollis propagates readily from seed and by division, allowing routine nursery production without specialized conservation measures. The species is not listed in CITES Appendices and is widely available through commercial horticulture, indicating a stable supply with minimal sustainability concerns. Standard horticultural practices—including routine nursery care and organic soil management—are sufficient for its cultivation, and the plant is generally regarded as non‑invasive in temperate garden contexts.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Nonea auriculata | Boiss. | Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 95 (1849) |
| Pulmonaria mollissima | A.Kern. | Monogr. Pulmon. : 47 (1878) |
| Pulmonaria media | Host | Fl. Austriaca 1: 235 (1827) |
| Pulmonaria auriculata | (Boiss.) Halácsy | Consp. Fl. Graec. 2: 331 1902 |
| Pulmonaria montana subsp. porciusii | Gusul. | Fl. Reipubl. Popul. Roman. 7: 643 1960 |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| Belarusian | Медуніца мякенькая |
| Belarusian | Шчамяліца мякенькая |
| Bulgarian | мека медуница |
| Czech | plicník měkký |
| German | weiches lungenkraut |
| French | pulmonaire molle |
| Hungarian | bársonyos tüdőfű |
| Polish | miodunka miękkowłosa |
| Romanian | Plămânărică |
| Russian | Медуница дакийская |
| Russian | Медуница мягонькая |
| Russian | Медуница мягчайшая |
| Russian | Медуница мягкая |
| Slovak | pľúcnik najmäkší |
| Swedish | mjuk lungört |
Subspecies (abbr. subsp./ssp.) Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Pulmonaria mollis subsp. alpigena | W.Sauer | Phyton (Horn) 16: 252 (1974) |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Asia-temperate click to expand
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Caucasus
- North Caucasus
- Transcaucasus
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China
- China North-central
- Inner Mongolia
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Middle Asia
- Kazakhstan
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Mongolia
- Mongolia
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Siberia
- Altay
- Buryatiya
- Irkutsk
- Krasnoyarsk
- Tuva
- West Siberia
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Western Asia
- Turkey
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Caucasus
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Eastern Europe
- Belarus
- East European Russia
- South European Russia
- Ukraine
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Middle Europe
- Austria
- Czechoslovakia
- Germany
- Hungary
- Poland
- Switzerland
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Southeastern Europe
- Albania
- Bulgaria
- Greece
- Italy
- Romania
- Yugoslavia
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Southwestern Europe
- France
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Eastern Europe
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000397543 |
| Tropicos | 4000179 |
| INPN | 116418 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120391-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-2413019 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 1036115 |
| Observations.org | 134570 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 256500 |
| IPNI | 120391-1 |
| iNaturalist | 361308 |
| GBIF | 7294676 |
| EPPO | PUMMO |
| EOL | 5356897 |
| Elurikkus | 632988 |
| USDA GRIN | 435042 |
| Wikipedia | Pulmonaria_mollis |
| CMAUP | NPO17182 |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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Scientific Literature Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| > Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives | |||||
| Phenylethyl Alcohol | 6054 | Click to see C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCO | 122.16 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Benzoic acids and derivatives / Benzoic acid esters | |||||
| Benzyl Benzoate | 2345 | Click to see C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2 | 212.24 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Benzoic acids and derivatives / Methoxybenzoic acids and derivatives / O-methoxybenzoic acids and derivatives | |||||
| Ethyl 2-Methoxybenzoate | 81784 | Click to see CCOC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1OC | 180.20 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Methyl 2-Methoxybenzoate | 61151 | Click to see | 166.17 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Benzyloxycarbonyls | |||||
| Benzyl acetate | 8785 | Click to see | 150.17 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Methoxybenzenes / Dimethoxybenzenes | |||||
| 1,4-Dimethoxybenzene | 9016 | Click to see | 138.16 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Methyleugenol | 7127 | Click to see COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)CC=C)OC | 178.23 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Benzenoids / Phenols / Methoxyphenols | |||||
| Eugenol | 3314 | Click to see | 164.20 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Cinnamaldehydes | |||||
| Cinnamaldehyde | 637511 | Click to see | 132.16 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Cinnamyl alcohols | |||||
| Cinnamyl Alcohol | 5315892 | Click to see | 134.17 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Anthocyanidin 3-O-p-coumaroyl glycosides / Anthocyanidin 3-O-6-p-coumaroyl glycosides | |||||
| [(2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-[7-hydroxy-5-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)chromenylium-3-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]methyl 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate | 101633884 | Click to see | 773.70 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| 3-[[(2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-6-[2-(3,4-dihydroxy-5-methoxyphenyl)-7-hydroxy-3-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-[3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyloxymethyl]oxan-2-yl]oxychromenylium-5-yl]oxy-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxan-2-yl]methoxy]-3-oxopropanoic acid | 100921412 | Click to see COC1=CC(=CC(=C1O)O)C2=C(C=C3C(=CC(=CC3=[O+]2)O)OC4C(C(C(C(O4)COC(=O)CC(=O)O)O)O)O)OC5C(C(C(C(O5)COC(=O)C=CC6=CC=C(C=C6)O)O)O)O | 873.70 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| 4'''-Demalonylsalvianin | 5282162 | Click to see | 843.70 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Bis(demalonyl)monardaein cation | 20054973 | Click to see | 741.70 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Bisdemalonylsalvianin | 5282161 | Click to see C1=CC(=CC=C1C2=C(C=C3C(=CC(=CC3=[O+]2)O)OC4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O)OC5C(C(C(C(O5)COC(=O)C=CC6=CC(=C(C=C6)O)O)O)O)O)O | 757.70 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| CID 101586992 | 101586992 | Click to see C1=CC(=CC=C1C=CC(=O)OCC2C(C(C(C(O2)OC3=C([O+]=C4C=C(C=C(C4=C3)OC5C(C(C(C(O5)COC(=O)CC(=O)O)O)O)O)O)C6=CC(=C(C=C6)O)O)O)O)O)O | 843.70 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Malonylawobanin | 5281258 | Click to see C1=CC(=CC=C1C=CC(=O)OCC2C(C(C(C(O2)OC3=C([O+]=C4C=C(C=C(C4=C3)OC5C(C(C(C(O5)COC(=O)CC(=O)O)O)O)O)O)C6=CC(=C(C(=C6)O)O)O)O)O)O)O | 859.70 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Shisonin | 5282068 | Click to see | 757.70 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Anthocyanins / Anthocyanidin-5-O-glycosides | |||||
| 3-oxo-3-[[(2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-[7-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxychromenylium-5-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]methoxy]propanoic acid | 101930173 | Click to see | 681.60 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Delphinidin 3,5-diglucoside | 10100906 | Click to see | 627.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Pelargonin | 441772 | Click to see | 595.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Flavonoid 3-O-p-coumaroyl glycosides | |||||
| 3-[[(2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-6-[3-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-6-[3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyloxymethyl]-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-7-hydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)chromenylium-5-yl]oxy-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxan-2-yl]methoxy]-3-oxopropanoic acid | 101633888 | Click to see | 875.70 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
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