Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
caeruleum
ID:
609045

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane 1: 33 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608377



Common Names

  • Blue Xiphidium
  • Blue Flag
  • Blue Iris


Searching for Xiphidium caeruleum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Xiphidium albidum Lam. [unknown]
  • Xiphidium album Willd. [unknown]
  • Xiphidium caeruleum albidum Backer [unknown]
  • Xiphidium floribundum Sw. [unknown]
  • Xiphidium floribundum caeruleum (Aubl.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Xiphidium fockeanum Miq. [unknown]
  • Xiphidium giganteum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Xiphidium loeflingii Mutis [unknown]
  • Xiphidium rubrum D.Don [unknown]
  • Ornithogalum rubrum Ruiz & Pav. ex D.Don [unknown]
  • Ixia xiphidium Loefl. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]

Description

Xiphidium caeruleum (also called Blue Xiphidium, among many other common names) is a species of perennial herb found in tropical regions of Central and South America. It is a small, upright plant with long, thin stems and small, blue flowers. Xiphidium caeruleum is found in moist, tropical forests, growing in open areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Xiphidium caeruleum is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and for its essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xiphidium caeruleum is a small, blue, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

Searching for Xiphidium caeruleum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Xiphidium caeruleum is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or early summer. Division should be done in the spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Xiphidium caeruleum

Xiphidium caeruleum is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a herbaceous plant and can be found growing in open areas.

Xiphidium caeruleum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xiphidium caeruleum?

Xiphidium caeruleum

What is the common name of Xiphidium caeruleum?

Blue xiphidium

What is the natural habitat of Xiphidium caeruleum?

It is native to tropical Africa

Species in the Xiphidium genus

Species in the Haemodoraceae family

Anigozanthos bicolor, Anigozanthos flavidus, Anigozanthos gabrielae, Anigozanthos humilis, Anigozanthos kalbarriensis, Anigozanthos manglesii, Anigozanthos onycis, Anigozanthos preissii, Anigozanthos pulcherrimus, Anigozanthos rufus, Anigozanthos viridis, Barberetta aurea, Blancoa canescens, Conostylis aculeata, Conostylis albescens, Conostylis androstemma, Conostylis angustifolia, Conostylis argentea, Conostylis aurea, Conostylis bealiana, Conostylis bracteata, Conostylis breviscapa, Conostylis candicans, Conostylis canteriata, Conostylis caricina, Conostylis crassinerva, Conostylis deplexa, Conostylis dielsii, Conostylis drummondii, Conostylis festucacea, Conostylis hiemalis, Conostylis juncea, Conostylis latens, Conostylis laxiflora, Conostylis lepidospermoides, Conostylis micrantha, Conostylis misera, Conostylis neocymosa, Conostylis pauciflora, Conostylis petrophiloides, Conostylis phathyrantha, Conostylis prolifera, Conostylis pusilla, Conostylis resinosa, Conostylis robusta, Conostylis rogeri, Conostylis scorsiflora, Conostylis seminuda, Conostylis serrulata, Conostylis setigera,