Amsonia ciliata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
967705
Status:
valid
Authors:
Walter
Source:
wcs
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Fl. Carol. : 98 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967043
Common Names
- Ciliata Amsonia
- Ciliata False-Foxglove
- Amsonia ciliata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amsonia ciliata (also called Fringed Amsonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Amsonia ciliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful blue flower and is also known for its medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Amsonia ciliata var. ciliataAmsonia ciliata var. filifolia Alph.Wood
Amsonia ciliata var. texana (A.Gray) J.M.Coult.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amsonia ciliata has blue flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have small, ovate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amsonia ciliata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun.
Where to Find Amsonia ciliata
Amsonia ciliata can be found in the United States, in moist woodlands.
Species in the Amsonia genus
Amsonia ciliata, Amsonia elliptica, Amsonia fugatei, Amsonia grandiflora, Amsonia hubrichtii, Amsonia illustris, Amsonia jonesii, Amsonia kearneyana, Amsonia longiflora, Amsonia ludoviciana, Amsonia orientalis, Amsonia palmeri, Amsonia peeblesii, Amsonia repens, Amsonia rigida, Amsonia tabernaemontana, Amsonia tharpii, Amsonia tomentosa, Amsonia salpignantha,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-8441: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.