Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
coerulea
ID:
1042754

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Merr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Enum. Philipp. Fl. Pl. 3: 455 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042092



Common Names

  • Stauranthera
  • Coerulea
  • Blue star fern


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Description

Stauranthera coerulea (also called Blue Star-Fern, among many other common names) is a fern with bright blue, star-shaped fronds. It is native to South America and typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stauranthera coerulea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a high nutritional value and is used as a food source in some cultures. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Stauranthera coerulea has a white spathe and a yellow spadix. Seeds: The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stauranthera coerulea is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Stauranthera coerulea

Stauranthera coerulea can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100374120: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.