Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
viaticus
ID:
1306598

Status:
valid

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

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 58: 21 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319052



Common Names

  • Cyanocephalus viaticus
  • Viaticus Cyanocephalus
  • Cyanocephalus Viaticus


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Description

Cyanocephalus viaticus (also called Viatic Cyanocephalus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has a rhizomatous root system and grows to a height of 1-2m. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyanocephalus viaticus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyanocephalus viaticus has white flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyanocephalus viaticus 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 viaticus

Cyanocephalus viaticus is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Cyanocephalus viaticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyanocephalus viaticus?

Cyanocephalus viaticus

What is the common name of Cyanocephalus viaticus?

Viaticus Cyanocephalus

What is the natural habitat of Cyanocephalus viaticus?

Deserts and dry grasslands in North 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.