Androstephium caeruleum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caeruleum
ID:
760726
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Scheele) Greene
Source:
wcs
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 2: 57 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000760059
Common Names
- Blue Androstephium
- Blue Star-of-Bethlehem
- Blue Onion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Androstephium caeruleum (also called Blue Star, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils and has bright blue flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Androstephium caeruleum is a species of flowering plant found in the western United States. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Androstephium caeruleum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, narrow leaves and a thin stem.
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Androstephium caeruleum is a slow-growing perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Androstephium caeruleum
Androstephium caeruleum is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Androstephium caeruleum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Androstephium caeruleum?
Androstephium caeruleum
What is the common name of Androstephium caeruleum?
Blue Star
Where is Androstephium caeruleum native to?
Southwestern United States
Species in the Androstephium genus
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-299130: Based on the initial data import
George Heinrich Adolf Scheele (1808-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scheele' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.