Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
coerulea
ID:
487765

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 220 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487097



Common Names

  • Plumbago coerulea
  • Blue Leadwort
  • Blue Plumbago


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Description

Plumbago coerulea (also called blue plumbago, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as along roadsides and in open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Plumbago coerulea is a small, evergreen shrub with fragrant, blue flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves are used as a source of food for some species of butterflies and moths.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white or yellowish-blue, with five petals. Seed: Small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Leaves are linear, with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plumbago coerulea is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Plumbago coerulea

Plumbago coerulea is native to South Africa and is found in dry, sandy soils. It is also found in parts of Namibia and Botswana.

Plumbago coerulea FAQ

What is the common name of Plumbago coerulea?

Blue Leadwort

What is the growth habit of Plumbago coerulea?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading growth habit.

What is the native range of Plumbago coerulea?

It is native to tropical Asia and Africa.

Species in the Plumbaginaceae family

Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,

References