Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
caerulea
ID:
130405

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hutch.) Leins

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 108 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129734



Common Names

  • Callilepis caerulea
  • Blue Callilepis
  • Caerulea Callilepis


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Description

Callilepis caerulea (also called Blue Callilepis, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, star-shaped leaves and blue flowers. It grows in sandy soils, and is often found in dry meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Callilepis caerulea is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callilepis caerulea is a white or pale blue, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callilepis caerulea is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but it does best in sandy or loamy soils. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Callilepis caerulea

Callilepis caerulea can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Callilepis caerulea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callilepis caerulea?

Callilepis caerulea

What is the common name of Callilepis caerulea?

Blue Callilepis

What is the natural habitat of Callilepis caerulea?

Callilepis caerulea is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny habitats.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-90663: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Peter Leins (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leins' in the authors string.