Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
coeruleus
ID:
635048

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 235(12) (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634380

Common Names

  • Cypholophus Coeruleus
  • Blue Cypholophus
  • Coeruleus Cypholophus

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Synonyms

  • Urtica caerulea Blume [unknown]
  • Boehmeria caerulea (Blume) Blume [unknown]
  • Cypholophus blumeanus Wedd. [superfluous]
  • Dendrocnide coerulea (Blume) Miq. [unknown]

Description

Cypholophus coeruleus (also called Blue Cypholophus, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with small, star-shaped, blue-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cypholophus coeruleus is an ornamental plant used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cypholophus coeruleus is a blue, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single, thin, white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cypholophus coeruleus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cypholophus coeruleus

Cypholophus coeruleus is native to India and can be found in the western and central parts of the country.

Cypholophus coeruleus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cypholophus coeruleus?

Cypholophus coeruleus

What are the common names of Cypholophus coeruleus?

Blue cypholophus

What is the distribution of Cypholophus coeruleus?

It is distributed in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands

Species in the Cypholophus genus

Cypholophus brunneolus, Cypholophus chamaephyton, Cypholophus coeruleus, Cypholophus decipiens, Cypholophus ellipticus, Cypholophus englerianus, Cypholophus friesianus, Cypholophus gjellerupii, Cypholophus integer, Cypholophus kerewensis, Cypholophus latifolius, Cypholophus ledermannii, Cypholophus lutescens, Cypholophus macrocephalus, Cypholophus melanocarpoides, Cypholophus melanocarpus, Cypholophus microphyllus, Cypholophus montanus, Cypholophus nummularis, Cypholophus pachycarpus, Cypholophus patens, Cypholophus prostratus, Cypholophus pulleanus, Cypholophus radicans, Cypholophus reticulatus, Cypholophus rotundifolius, Cypholophus rudis, Cypholophus stipulatus, Cypholophus trapula, Cypholophus treubii, Cypholophus vaccinioides, Cypholophus velutinus, Cypholophus vestitus, Cypholophus warburgianus, Cypholophus anisoneurus,

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

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