Declieuxia coerulea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coerulea
ID:
938750
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gardner
Source:
wcs
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 4: 106 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938088
Common Names
- Declieuxia coerulea
- Coerulea Declieuxia
- Declieuxia Coerulea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Declieuxia coerulea (also called Coeruleum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Declieuxia coerulea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers, and is also used as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties, and is used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Declieuxia coerulea is a small, blue, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Declieuxia coerulea is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Declieuxia coerulea
Declieuxia coerulea is native to the rainforests of eastern Australia.
Species in the Declieuxia genus
Declieuxia aspalathoides, Declieuxia cacuminis, Declieuxia coerulea, Declieuxia cordigera, Declieuxia dasyphylla, Declieuxia decumbens, Declieuxia deltoidea, Declieuxia diamantinae, Declieuxia diantheroides, Declieuxia dusenii, Declieuxia fruticosa, Declieuxia gracilis, Declieuxia hatschbachii, Declieuxia humilis, Declieuxia irwinii, Declieuxia juniperina, Declieuxia lancifolia, Declieuxia leiophylla, Declieuxia lysimachioides, Declieuxia marioides, Declieuxia muscosa, Declieuxia oenanthoides, Declieuxia passerina, Declieuxia pruinosa, Declieuxia rhexioides, Declieuxia saturejoides, Declieuxia spergulifolia, Declieuxia tenuiflora, Declieuxia verticillata,
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-56759: Based on the initial data import
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.