Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
wcs
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Uchen. Zap. Imp. Kazansk. Univ. 1835(4): 179 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809111
Common Names
- Caryopteris mongholica
- Mongolian Caryopteris
- Mongolian Bluebeard
Description
Caryopteris mongholica (also called Bluebeard, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with a rounded habit and fragrant foliage. It is native to Central and Eastern Asia, and is found in dry, rocky hillsides and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Caryopteris mongholica has been used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caryopteris mongholica is a small, blue, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caryopteris mongholica can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer, and the divisions should be planted immediately. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Caryopteris mongholica
Caryopteris mongholica can be found in East Asia, in areas such as China and Japan.
Caryopteris mongholica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caryopteris mongholica?
Caryopteris mongholica
What type of plant is Caryopteris mongholica?
Tropical shrub
What is the natural habitat of Caryopteris mongholica?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Caryopteris genus
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,