Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hilliard) Kornhall
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 147: 385 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598894
Common Names
- Chaenostoma septentrionale
- Northern Chaenostoma
- Northern Chaenostoma
Description
Chaenostoma septentrionale (also called 'Northern Blue Star', among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant with small, ovate, green leaves and small, star-shaped, blue flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in sunny, well-drained areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chaenostoma septentrionale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for treating fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chaenostoma septentrionale has white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaenostoma septentrionale is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial groundcover that grows to a height of about 15 cm. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Chaenostoma septentrionale
Chaenostoma septentrionale is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Morocco, and Algeria.
Chaenostoma septentrionale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaenostoma septentrionale?
Chaenostoma septentrionale
What is the common name of Chaenostoma septentrionale?
Northern Chaenostoma
What is the natural habitat of Chaenostoma septentrionale?
Chaenostoma septentrionale is native to South Africa and is found in rocky outcrops and grasslands
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77065350-1: 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].