Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
coeruleus
ID:
763341

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kellogg) S.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 14: 263 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762674

Common Names

  • Calochortus Coeruleus
  • Coeruleus Calochortus
  • Blue Globe Lily

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Description

Calochortus coeruleus (also called Blue Mariposa Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China, and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calochortus coeruleus is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, as well as to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calochortus coeruleus has white flowers with yellow stripes. The seeds are small, black and ellipsoid in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single basal leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calochortus coeruleus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Calochortus coeruleus

Calochortus coeruleus can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Calochortus coeruleus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calochortus coeruleus?

Calochortus coeruleus

What is the common name of Calochortus coeruleus?

Blue Mariposa Lily

What is the natural habitat of Calochortus coeruleus?

Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

Species in the Calochortus genus

Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus, Calochortus nuttallii, Calochortus obispoensis, Calochortus palmeri, Calochortus panamintensis, Calochortus persistens,

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-301643: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Albert Kellogg (1813-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kellogg' in the authors string.