Crassocephalum coerulum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coerulum
ID:
60741
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Schwed. Rhodesia-Kongo-Exp. 1911-1912 i. 342 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060070
Common Names
- Crassocephalum coerulum
- Blue-headed Crassocephalum
- Crassocephalum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crassocephalum coerulum (also called Blue-flowered crassocephalum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with individual leaves being lanceolate to oblong in shape and up to 10 cm long. It produces blue flower heads in the summer, and grows in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Crassocephalum coerulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crassocephalum coerulum has yellow flowers with a single row of petals and long, narrow, grey-green leaves. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crassocephalum coerulum is an annual herb native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Crassocephalum coerulum
Crassocephalum coerulum is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Crassocephalum coerulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crassocephalum coerulum?
Crassocephalum coerulum
What is the common name of Crassocephalum coerulum?
Common Crassocephalum
What is the habitat of Crassocephalum coerulum?
Crassocephalum coerulum is found in dry, grassy areas.
Species in the Crassocephalum genus
Crassocephalum sonchifolium, Crassocephalum manampanihense, Crassocephalum radiatum, Crassocephalum kaessnerianum, Crassocephalum uvens, Crassocephalum bauchiense, Crassocephalum vitellinum, Crassocephalum bougheyanum, Crassocephalum togoense, Crassocephalum paludum, Crassocephalum rubens, Crassocephalum torreanum, Crassocephalum goetzenii, Crassocephalum picridifolium, Crassocephalum coerulum, Crassocephalum gracile, Crassocephalum guineense, Crassocephalum montuosum, Crassocephalum splendens, Crassocephalum libericum, Crassocephalum vitellinum, Crassocephalum ducis-aprutii, Crassocephalum macropappus, Crassocephalum effusum, Crassocephalum crepidioides, Crassocephalum baoulense, Crassocephalum lemuricum,
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-17131: Based on the initial data import
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.