Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
delavayi
ID:
831423

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 1: 280 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830758

Common Names

  • Cyananthus delavayi
  • Delavay's Cyananthus
  • Delavay's Cyananthus Tree

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Description

Cyananthus delavayi (also called Delavay's Bluebell, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, bell-shaped blue flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forest floors and grassy meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cyananthus delavayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cyananthus delavayi are white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyananthus delavayi is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be planted in spring or fall and should be watered regularly. Fertilize in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cyananthus delavayi

Cyananthus delavayi can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.

Cyananthus delavayi FAQ

What are the common names of Cyananthus delavayi?

Common names of Cyananthus delavayi include Delavay's bluebell and bluebell.

What is the natural habitat of Cyananthus delavayi?

Cyananthus delavayi is native to tropical rainforests in South America.

What are the characteristics of Cyananthus delavayi?

Cyananthus delavayi is a small herbaceous plant with heart-shaped leaves and blue flowers.

Species in the Cyananthus genus

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

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