Amsonia tabernaemontana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tabernaemontana
ID:
968027
Status:
valid
Authors:
Walter
Source:
wcs
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Fl. Carol. : 98 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967365
Common Names
- Tabernaemontana Amsonia
- Tabernaemontana Amsonia
- Tabernaemontana Amsonia
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Amsonia tabernaemontana (also called Eastern Bluestar, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in moist woodlands and meadows. It has blue flowers and its leaves are linear to lanceolate, with a length of 2-7 cm and a width of 1-3 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Amsonia tabernaemontana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia (Pursh) WoodsonAmsonia tabernaemontana var. tabernaemontana
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amsonia tabernaemontana has blue flowers, small, round, black seeds and small seedlings.
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Amsonia tabernaemontana is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or fall.
Where to Find Amsonia tabernaemontana
Amsonia tabernaemontana can be found in the eastern United States and parts of Canada.
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-8474: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.