Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Holub
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 8: 166 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000535964
Common Names
- Anemonoides caerulea
- Blue Anemonoides
- Blue Windflower
Synonyms
- Anemone caerulea DC. [unknown]
- Anemone caerulea typica Huth [unknown]
- Anemone fischeriana DC. [unknown]
- Anemone incisa Ledeb. [unknown]
- Anemone ranunculoides caerulea (DC.) Korsh. [unknown]
- Anemone reflexa Ledeb. ex Spreng. [unknown]
- Anemonoides fischeriana (DC.) Holub [unknown]
Description
Anemonoides caerulea (also called 'Blue Anemone', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus and Turkey. It grows in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and along streams. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces blue flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Anemonoides caerulea is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flowerbeds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anemonoides caerulea is blue, with 5-7 petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anemonoides caerulea can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Anemonoides caerulea
Anemonoides caerulea can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.
Anemonoides caerulea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anemonoides caerulea?
Anemonoides caerulea
What is the common name of Anemonoides caerulea?
Blue Anemone
Where does Anemonoides caerulea grow?
Anemonoides caerulea grows in Europe and Asia
Species in the Anemonoides genus
Anemonoides altaica,
Anemonoides amurensis,
Anemonoides apennina,
Anemonoides baldensis,
Anemonoides blanda,
Anemonoides caerulea,
Anemonoides caucasica,
Anemonoides davidii,
Anemonoides debilis,
Anemonoides delavayi,
Anemonoides exigua,
Anemonoides glabrata,
Anemonoides grayi,
Anemonoides griffithii,
Anemonoides jenisejensis,
Anemonoides juzepczukii,
Anemonoides korzhinskyi,
Anemonoides lancifolia,
Anemonoides minima,
Anemonoides nemorosa,
Anemonoides nikoensis,
Anemonoides piperi,
Anemonoides pittonii,
Anemonoides pseudoaltaica,
Anemonoides quinquefolia,
Anemonoides raddeana,
Anemonoides ranunculoides,
Anemonoides reflexa,
Anemonoides sciaphila,
Anemonoides stolonifera,
Anemonoides sylvestris,
Anemonoides trifolia,
Anemonoides udensis,
Anemonoides umbrosa,
Anemonoides uralensis,
Anemonoides yezoensis,
Anemonoides jenisseensis,
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