Status:
valid
Authors:
W.W.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 10: 18 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809301
Common Names
- Caryopteris trichosphaera
- Trichosphaera Bluebeard
- Trichosphaera Caryopteris
Description
Caryopteris trichosphaera (also called Three-Lobed Bluebeard, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, fragrant, white flowers. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea, and is found growing in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Caryopteris trichosphaera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caryopteris trichosphaera is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caryopteris trichosphaera is a shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in summer.
Where to Find Caryopteris trichosphaera
Caryopteris trichosphaera can be found in China and Japan.
Caryopteris trichosphaera FAQ
What type of plant is Caryopteris trichosphaera?
Caryopteris trichosphaera is a species of shrub.
Where is Caryopteris trichosphaera found?
Caryopteris trichosphaera is found in the Himalayas.
What is the flower color of Caryopteris trichosphaera?
The flowers of Caryopteris trichosphaera are blue or purple.
Species in the Caryopteris 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,