Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
coerulea
ID:
384493

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell. & Tate) Rye

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 13: 335 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383825



Common Names

  • Brachysola Coerulea
  • Coerulea's Brachysola
  • Coerulea Brachysola


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Synonyms

  • Pityrodia coerulea Ewart & Jean White [unknown]
  • Chloanthes coerulea F.Muell. & Tate [unknown]

Description

Brachysola coerulea (also called 'Blue-flowered Bird's-foot', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has bright green foliage and small blue flowers. It is often found in coastal areas and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Brachysola coerulea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachysola coerulea has small, blue flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachysola coerulea is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant should be kept in a sunny position and watered regularly.

Where to Find Brachysola coerulea

Brachysola coerulea can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Brachysola coerulea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachysola coerulea?

Brachysola coerulea

What is the common name of Brachysola coerulea?

Blue-flowered Bird's-foot

What is the habitat of Brachysola coerulea?

Dry grasslands and scrub

Species in the Brachysola genus

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-23879: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Ralph Tate (1840-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tate' in the authors string.
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.