Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
coelestina
ID:
787063

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.Bartram) Small

Source:
iplants

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
J. New York Bot. Gard. 32: 161. 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786396



Common Names

  • Coelestina Salpingostylis
  • Coelestina Tube-Tongue
  • Coelestina Tube Tongue Orchid


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Description

Salpingostylis coelestina (also called Blue Salpingostylis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves, and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its flowers are blue to purple, with yellow centers, and arranged in umbels. It grows in moist meadows, prairies, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Salpingostylis coelestina is a perennial plant that is used in gardens as an ornamental. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salpingostylis coelestina has small, star-shaped flowers with six petals and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have linear leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salpingostylis coelestina is a hardy perennial that is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and prefers moist, humus-rich soils. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in containers in a cold frame in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Salpingostylis coelestina

Salpingostylis coelestina can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado and east to Texas and Oklahoma.

Salpingostylis coelestina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salpingostylis coelestina?

Salpingostylis coelestina

What is the common name of Salpingostylis coelestina?

Celestial Blue-Eyed Grass

What is the natural habitat of Salpingostylis coelestina?

It is native to the Caribbean and Central America

Species in the Salpingostylis genus

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-324960: Based on the initial data import
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
William Bartram (1739-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Bartram' in the authors string.