Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
coerulea
ID:
498758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taub.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 17: 516 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498090



Common Names

  • Senaea coerulea
  • Senaea coerulea
  • Senaea coerulea


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Description

Senaea coerulea (also called Blue Senaea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Brazil. It has a single stem with a rosette of leaves and small, blue flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Senaea coerulea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senaea coerulea has small, white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senaea coerulea is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Once established, the plant requires little care.

Where to Find Senaea coerulea

Senaea coerulea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar.

Senaea coerulea FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Senaea coerulea?

Senaea coerulea is found in the tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia.

What is the preferred soil type for Senaea coerulea?

Senaea coerulea prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the optimal temperature for Senaea coerulea?

Senaea coerulea prefers warm temperatures, between 65-80°F (18-27°C).

Species in the Senaea genus

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References