Eriastrum calocyanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calocyanum
ID:
1318206
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.J.De Groot
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Aliso 34: 56 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330660
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Eriastrum calocyanum (also called Calocyanum Eriastrum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid and wet forests. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have entire margins.
Uses & Benefits
Eriastrum calocyanum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriastrum calocyanum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny berry. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriastrum calocyanum is a perennial that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and kept moist until they have rooted. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Eriastrum calocyanum
Eriastrum calocyanum can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Eriastrum calocyanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriastrum calocyanum?
Eriastrum calocyanum
What is the common name of Eriastrum calocyanum?
Calocyanum
Where is Eriastrum calocyanum native to?
Mexico
Species in the Eriastrum genus
Eriastrum harwoodii, Eriastrum signatum, Eriastrum abramsii, Eriastrum densifolium, Eriastrum diffusum, Eriastrum eremicum, Eriastrum filifolium, Eriastrum hooveri, Eriastrum luteum, Eriastrum pluriflorum, Eriastrum sapphirinum, Eriastrum sparsiflorum, Eriastrum tracyi, Eriastrum virgatum, Eriastrum wilcoxii, Eriastrum ertterae, Eriastrum rosamondense, Eriastrum calocyanum,
Species in the Polemoniaceae family
Acanthogilia gloriosa, Aliciella caespitosa, Aliciella formosa, Aliciella haydenii, Aliciella heterostyla, Aliciella humillima, Aliciella hutchinsifolia, Aliciella latifolia, Aliciella leptomeria, Aliciella lottiae, Aliciella mcvickerae, Aliciella micromeria, Aliciella nyensis, Aliciella pentstemonoides, Aliciella pinnatifida, Aliciella ripleyi, Aliciella sedifolia, Aliciella stenothyrsa, Aliciella subacaulis, Aliciella subnuda, Aliciella tenuis, Aliciella triodon, Aliciella monoensis, Aliciella cliffordii, Allophyllum divaricatum, Allophyllum gilioides, Allophyllum glutinosum, Allophyllum integrifolium, Allophyllum nemophilophyllum, Bonplandia geminiflora, Bonplandia linearis, Bryantiella palmeri, Cantua dendritica, Cantua mediamnis, Cantua volcanica, Cantua alutacea, Cantua bicolor, Cantua buxifolia, Cantua candelilla, Cantua coerulea, Cantua cordata, Cantua cuzcoensis, Cantua flexuosa, Cantua glutinosa, Cantua hibrida, Cantua longifolia, Cantua megapotamica, Cantua ovata, Cantua pyrifolia, Cantua quercifolia,
References
Sarah J. De Groot: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.J.De Groot' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60473430-2: Based on the initial data import