Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
caeruleum
ID:
599483

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Kornhall

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 147: 386 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598815

Common Names

  • Chaenostoma caeruleum
  • Blue Speedwell
  • Blue Bird's-eye

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Synonyms

  • Sphenandra caerulea Druce [unknown]
  • Sphenandra coerulea Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Chaenostoma caeruleum (also called Blue Chaenostoma, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and erect stems with small white flowers. It grows in grassland, meadows and waste ground.

Uses & Benefits

Chaenostoma caeruleum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chaenostoma caeruleum are small and white with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaenostoma caeruleum can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

Where to Find Chaenostoma caeruleum

Chaenostoma caeruleum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Morocco, and Algeria.

Chaenostoma caeruleum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaenostoma caeruleum?

Chaenostoma caeruleum

What are the common names of Chaenostoma caeruleum?

African Daisy, African Daisy Bush

What is the natural habitat of Chaenostoma caeruleum?

It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas

Species in the Chaenostoma genus

Chaenostoma aethiopicum, Chaenostoma affine, Chaenostoma archeri, Chaenostoma caeruleum, Chaenostoma calciphilum, Chaenostoma calycinum, Chaenostoma campanulatum, Chaenostoma cinereum, Chaenostoma comptonii, Chaenostoma cordatum, Chaenostoma debile, Chaenostoma decipiens, Chaenostoma denudatum, Chaenostoma floribundum, Chaenostoma glabratum, Chaenostoma glanduliferum, Chaenostoma halimifolium, Chaenostoma hispidum, Chaenostoma impeditum, Chaenostoma integrifolium, Chaenostoma langebergense, Chaenostoma leve, Chaenostoma longipedicellatum, Chaenostoma macrosiphon, Chaenostoma marifolium, Chaenostoma multiramosum, Chaenostoma neglectum, Chaenostoma paniculatum, Chaenostoma patrioticum, Chaenostoma pauciflorum, Chaenostoma placidum, Chaenostoma platysepalum, Chaenostoma polelense, Chaenostoma polyanthum, Chaenostoma racemosum, Chaenostoma revolutum, Chaenostoma roseoflavum, Chaenostoma rotundifolium, Chaenostoma septentrionale, Chaenostoma subnudum, Chaenostoma subsessile, Chaenostoma subspicatum, Chaenostoma tenuicaule, Chaenostoma titanophilum, Chaenostoma uncinatum, Chaenostoma violaceum, Chaenostoma neglectum,

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Per Kornhall (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kornhall' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77065372-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].