Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
cyaneum
ID:
934396

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hallier f.) Tange

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 18: 148 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933734

Common Names

  • Cyanoneuron cyaneum
  • Blue Neuron
  • Blue Neuron

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Description

Cyanoneuron cyaneum (also called Blue Star, among many other common names) is a small annual herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest, gallery forest, and moist savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyanoneuron cyaneum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyanoneuron cyaneum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyanoneuron cyaneum can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Cyanoneuron cyaneum

Cyanoneuron cyaneum can be found in tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-52536: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.
Christian Tange: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tange' in the authors string.