Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
cyanocalyx
ID:
934405

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) C.A.Gardner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Austr. Occ. : 112 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933743



Common Names

  • Cyanostegia cyanocalyx
  • Blue-flowered Cyanostegia
  • Blue-flowered Cyanostegia


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Description

Cyanostegia cyanocalyx (also called Blue Star with Blue Bracts, among many other common names) is a small annual herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest, gallery forest, and moist savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyanostegia cyanocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyanostegia cyanocalyx is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyanostegia cyanocalyx can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Cyanostegia cyanocalyx

Cyanostegia cyanocalyx is native to India and can be found in moist, shady forests.

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-52546: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Charles Austin Gardner (1896-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Gardner' in the authors string.