Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
caerulea
ID:
129961

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 812 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129290

Common Names

  • Catananche Caerulea
  • Cupid's Dart
  • Blue Cupid's Dart

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Description

Catananche caerulea (also called Cupid's Dart, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in meadows, pastures and rocky slopes, and has blue, daisy-like flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Catananche caerulea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Catananche caerulea is a small, blue, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves and blue flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catananche caerulea is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this can be difficult as the seeds need to be stratified before they will germinate.

Where to Find Catananche caerulea

Catananche caerulea is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, and Italy.

Catananche caerulea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catananche caerulea?

Catananche caerulea

What is the common name of Catananche caerulea?

Cupid's Dart

What is the natural habitat of Catananche caerulea?

It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides in Europe and North Africa

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-9023: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.