Sclerochiton caeruleus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Table of Contents
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caeruleus
ID:
1045289
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindau) S.Moore
Source:
tro
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 40: 159 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044627
Common Names
- Sclerochiton caeruleus
- Blue Sclerochiton
- Blue Velvet Plant
Searching for Sclerochiton caeruleus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Sclerochiton caeruleus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sclerochiton caeruleus is white and tubular with five lobes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Searching for Sclerochiton caeruleus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesWhere to Find Sclerochiton caeruleus
Sclerochiton caeruleus is native to South Africa and is found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces.
Species in the Sclerochiton genus
Sclerochiton nitidus, Sclerochiton vogelii, Sclerochiton bequaertii, Sclerochiton apiculatus, Sclerochiton hirsutus, Sclerochiton caeruleus, Sclerochiton harveyanus, Sclerochiton ilicifolius, Sclerochiton odoratissimus, Sclerochiton triacanthus, Sclerochiton obtusisepalus, Sclerochiton boivinii, Sclerochiton preussii, Sclerochiton glandulosissimus, Sclerochiton tanzaniensis, Sclerochiton uluguruensis, Sclerochiton kirkii, Sclerochiton insignis,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.