Status:
valid
Authors:
Tange
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 18: 153 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933737
Common Names
- Cyanoneuron pedunculatum
- Pedunculate Neuron
- Pedunculate Neuron
Description
Cyanoneuron pedunculatum (also called Long-stalked 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 pedunculatum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyanoneuron pedunculatum is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyanoneuron pedunculatum 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 pedunculatum
Cyanoneuron pedunculatum is native to India and can be found in moist, shady forests.
Species in the Cyanoneuron genus
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
Christian Tange: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tange' in the authors string.