Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
coeruleus
ID:
571337

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 45: 332 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570669



Common Names

  • Blue-spike Thistle
  • Blue Thistle
  • Coeruleus Thistle


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Description

Brachystephanus coeruleus (also called Blue Brachystephanus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a thick, tuberous rootstock. It is native to South Africa and grows in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brachystephanus coeruleus is used as a timber tree for furniture, construction, and fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Brachystephanus coeruleus sub. apiculatus Champl.
Brachystephanus coeruleus sub. coeruleus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachystephanus coeruleus is a small, white flower with a long, slender corolla tube. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachystephanus coeruleus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.

Where to Find Brachystephanus coeruleus

Brachystephanus coeruleus can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Brachystephanus coeruleus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachystephanus coeruleus?

Brachystephanus coeruleus

What is the family of Brachystephanus coeruleus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Brachystephanus coeruleus?

Blue brachystephanus

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.