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
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.
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 Callilepis genus
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,