Cornutia caerulea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jacq.) Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 40: 189 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924891
Common Names
- Blue Cornutia
- Caerulea Cornutia
- Blue Bluebell
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cornutia caerulea (also called Blue Cornutia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with glossy green leaves and blue flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cornutia caerulea is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cornutia caerulea has small, white flowers that grow in clusters, followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a reddish-brown stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cornutia caerulea is a small tree or shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.
Where to Find Cornutia caerulea
Cornutia caerulea is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It can be found in moist forests, along riverbanks, and in other wet areas.
Species in the Cornutia 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-47555: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.