Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
coelestinum
ID:
520375

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Brand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 549 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519707

Common Names

  • Celestial Adelocaryum
  • Celestial Adelocaryum
  • Adelocaryum coelestinum

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Synonyms

  • Paracaryum coelestinum (Lindl.) Benth. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Paracaryopsis coelestina (Lindl.) R.R.Mill [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum coelestinum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Echinospermum caelestinum Wight [unknown]

Description

Adelocaryum coelestinum (also called Celestial Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a tufted habit and a creeping rhizome. It is native to India, and is found in dry grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Adelocaryum coelestinum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and to attract wildlife, as it is a food source for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adelocaryum coelestinum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small seeds. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adelocaryum coelestinum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated from seed or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Adelocaryum coelestinum

Adelocaryum coelestinum is native to the Caribbean.

Adelocaryum coelestinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adelocaryum coelestinum?

Adelocaryum coelestinum

What type of plant is Adelocaryum coelestinum?

Herb

Where is Adelocaryum coelestinum found?

Australia

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2621176: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
August Brand (1863-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brand' in the authors string.