Cyananthus incanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incanus
ID:
831440
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 2: 20 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830775
Common Names
- Cyananthus Incanus
- Incan Cyananthus
- Taiwanese Cyananthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyananthus incanus (also called Silver Bluebell, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China, Japan, and Korea. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, bell-shaped silver-blue flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forest floors and grassy meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Cyananthus incanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various diseases and ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyananthus incanus is a white, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Cyananthus incanus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Cyananthus incanus
Cyananthus incanus can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.
Cyananthus incanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyananthus incanus?
Cyananthus incanus
What is the common name of Cyananthus incanus?
Cyananthus incanus
Where is Cyananthus incanus native to?
Nepal, India, and China
Species in the Cyananthus genus
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-368056: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.