Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
digitatus
ID:
1306589

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harley) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 58: 19 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319043



Common Names

  • Cyanocephalus digitatus
  • Digitatus Cyanocephalus
  • Cyanocephalus Digitatus


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Description

Cyanocephalus digitatus (also called Finger-like Cyanocephalus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 3 m tall and has narrow, lanceolate leaves. It is found in dry, open areas such as savannas and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyanocephalus digitatus can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and showy flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyanocephalus digitatus has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyanocephalus digitatus is a shrub native to Brazil. It can be grown in a sunny location in a well-drained, fertile soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Cyanocephalus digitatus

Cyanocephalus digitatus can be found in the Southern United States, Mexico, and Central America.

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

Raymond Mervyn Harley (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harley' in the authors string.
José Floriano Barêa Pastore (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.B.Pastore' in the authors string.