Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
caeruleus
ID:
646530

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Traub

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 6: 60 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645862



Common Names

  • Caeruleus Habranthus
  • Habranthus Caeruleus
  • Blue Habranthus


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Synonyms

  • Zephyranthes caerulea Baker [unknown]
  • Amaryllis caerulea Griseb. [unknown]
  • Habranthus coerulens Baker [unknown]

Description

Habranthus caeruleus (also called 'Blue Habranthus' and 'Blue Habranthus Plant', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and is characterized by its long, narrow, and forked leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical habitats, often in disturbed areas, and is a popular ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Habranthus caeruleus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Habranthus caeruleus is a white or cream-colored, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with round, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habranthus caeruleus is a perennial bulb native to tropical regions of South America and Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the bulbs and replant them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the bulbs should sprout in a few weeks.

Where to Find Habranthus caeruleus

Habranthus caeruleus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean.

Habranthus caeruleus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Habranthus caeruleus?

Habranthus caeruleus

What is the common name of Habranthus caeruleus?

Blue Habranthus

What is the family of Habranthus caeruleus?

Amaryllidaceae

Species in the Habranthus genus

Habranthus albispiritus, Habranthus andalgalensis, Habranthus araguaiensis, Habranthus argentinus, Habranthus bahiensis, Habranthus barrosianus, Habranthus brachyandrus, Habranthus caeruleus, Habranthus cardenasianus, Habranthus carmineus, Habranthus catamarcensis, Habranthus chacoensis, Habranthus concinnus, Habranthus cordobensis, Habranthus crassibulbus, Habranthus datensis, Habranthus duarteanus, Habranthus erectus, Habranthus estensis, Habranthus gameleirensis, Habranthus goianus, Habranthus gracilifolius, Habranthus guachipensis, Habranthus immaculatus, Habranthus irwinianus, Habranthus ischihualastus, Habranthus itaobinus, Habranthus jamesonii, Habranthus jujuyensis, Habranthus lacteus, Habranthus leonensis, Habranthus leptandrus, Habranthus longipes, Habranthus maasii, Habranthus magnoi, Habranthus martinezii, Habranthus matacus, Habranthus mendocensis, Habranthus mexicanus, Habranthus microcarpus, Habranthus millarensis, Habranthus niveus, Habranthus oaxacanus, Habranthus oltanus, Habranthus oranensis, Habranthus pantanalensis, Habranthus pedunculosus, Habranthus pictus, Habranthus quilmesianus, Habranthus riojanus,

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-276654: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Hamilton Paul Traub (1890-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traub' in the authors string.