Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cyanea
ID:
749795

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) D.J.Middleton & A.Weber

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 777 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749128

Common Names

  • Cyanea Damrongia
  • Damrongia cyanea
  • Damrongia

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Synonyms

  • Chirita cyanea (Ridl.) B.L.Burtt [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus cyaneus Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Damrongia cyanea (also called Blue Damrongia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with blue flowers native to Thailand. It is typically found in open woodlands, heaths and dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Damrongia cyanea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Damrongia cyanea has small, blue flowers with four petals and a short, pointed calyx. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Damrongia cyanea is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America. It is propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Damrongia cyanea

Damrongia cyanea is native to tropical Africa. It is found in lowland rainforests, typically in moist, shady areas.

Damrongia cyanea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Damrongia cyanea?

Damrongia cyanea

What type of plant is Damrongia cyanea?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Damrongia cyanea?

Grasslands and woodlands

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2903657: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Anton Weber (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Weber' in the authors string.
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.