Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 58: 20 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333582
Common Names
- Cyanocephalus rugosus
- Rugosus
- Cyanocephalus
Description
Cyanocephalus rugosus (also called Rugose cyanocephalus, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to India. It has a bright green, leathery leaf with a distinctively wavy margin. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky outcrops and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Cyanocephalus rugosus is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyanocephalus rugosus is white to pink in color, with a tubular shape and a hairy calyx. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyanocephalus rugosus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Cyanocephalus rugosus
Cyanocephalus rugosus is native to Central and South America.
Cyanocephalus rugosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyanocephalus rugosus?
Cyanocephalus rugosus
What type of plant is Cyanocephalus rugosus?
A shrub
Where is Cyanocephalus rugosus found?
It is found in Australia
Species in the Cyanocephalus genus
Cyanocephalus digitatus,
Cyanocephalus lanatus,
Cyanocephalus lippioides,
Cyanocephalus nitidulus,
Cyanocephalus peduncularis,
Cyanocephalus selaginifolius,
Cyanocephalus tacianae,
Cyanocephalus tagetifolius,
Cyanocephalus tenuifolius,
Cyanocephalus viaticus,
Cyanocephalus adpressus,
Cyanocephalus apertiflorus,
Cyanocephalus bombycinus,
Cyanocephalus caprariifolius,
Cyanocephalus cardiophyllus,
Cyanocephalus coriaceus,
Cyanocephalus cretatus,
Cyanocephalus cuneatus,
Cyanocephalus delicatulus,
Cyanocephalus desertorum,
Cyanocephalus incanus,
Cyanocephalus pedalipes,
Cyanocephalus poliodes,
Cyanocephalus rugosus,
Cyanocephalus tripartitus,
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,