Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
minor
ID:
1415269

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Pei & S.L.Chen ex C.Y.Wu) C.L.Xiang

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Taxon 67(2): 390. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427734

Common Names

  • Caryopteris minor
  • Minor's caryopteris
  • Minor caryopteris

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Description

Caryopteris minor (also called Caryopteris minor, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Verbenaceae family. It is found in China and is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It grows in forests, thickets, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Caryopteris minor is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caryopteris minor has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caryopteris minor is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.

Where to Find Caryopteris minor

Caryopteris minor can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Caryopteris minor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caryopteris minor?

Caryopteris minor

What are the common names of Caryopteris minor?

Minor bluebeard, Minor blue-beard

What is the growth habit of Caryopteris minor?

It is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 1.5 meters

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Chien Pei (1902-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Pei' in the authors string.
Shou Liang Chen (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Chun Lei Xiang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Xiang' in the authors string.