Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Marquand
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 48: 196 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830818
Common Names
- Cyananthus wardii
- Ward's Cyananthus
- Ward's Bluebell
Description
Cyananthus wardii (also called Ward's 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 blue flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forest floors and grassy meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Cyananthus wardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyananthus wardii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyananthus wardii is an easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-draining, light soil mix and should be kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 70-75°F (21-24°C). Seedlings should be kept moist and in bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Cyananthus wardii
Cyananthus wardii can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.
Cyananthus wardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyananthus wardii?
Cyananthus wardii
What is the common name of Cyananthus wardii?
Cyananthus wardii
Where is Cyananthus wardii native to?
Nepal, India, and China
Species in the Cyananthus genus
Species in the Campanulaceae family
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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,