Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
coerulea
ID:
521831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 23: 306 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521163



Common Names

  • Cerulean Adonis
  • Cerulean Pheasant's Eye
  • Cerulean Pheasants-eye


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Synonyms

  • Adonanthe coerulea (Maxim.) Sennikov [unknown]
  • Adonis coerulea puberula W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Adonis coerulea puberula (W.T.Wang) W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Adonis integra (W.T.Wang) W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Adonis coerulea integra W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Adonis coerulea coerulea [unknown]
  • Adonis coerulea albiflora Shi H.Yang [unknown]

Description

Adonis coerulea (also called blue pheasant's eye, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. The plant has a slender stem and long, narrow leaves, with a cluster of small, blue flowers at the top.

Uses & Benefits

Adonis coerulea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Adonis coerulea has blue flowers with yellow centers. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adonis coerulea is an annual plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Adonis coerulea

Adonis coerulea is native to Europe and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps in the western and northern parts of the continent.

Adonis coerulea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adonis coerulea?

Adonis coerulea

What is the common name of Adonis coerulea?

Blue pheasant's eye

What is the habitat of Adonis coerulea?

It grows in meadows, pastures, and other open, sunny areas

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

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