Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Sketch Veg. Swan R. : 40 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714670
Common Names
- Halgania cyanea
- Blue Halgania
- Blue
Synonyms
- Halgania strigosa Schltdl. [unknown]
- Halgania tuberculosa Schltdl. [unknown]
Description
Halgania cyanea (also called Blue Halgania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and clusters of blue flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Halgania cyanea is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Halgania cyanea is white, and the seed is small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Halgania cyanea is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to 1-2 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Halgania cyanea
Halgania cyanea can be found in Australia.
Halgania cyanea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Halgania cyanea?
Halgania cyanea
What is the common name of Halgania cyanea?
Blue Halgania
What is the habitat of Halgania cyanea?
It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woods
Species in the Halgania genus
Halgania andromedifolia,
Halgania argyrophylla,
Halgania bebrana,
Halgania brachyrhyncha,
Halgania corymbosa,
Halgania cyanea,
Halgania erecta,
Halgania glabra,
Halgania integerrima,
Halgania lavandulacea,
Halgania littoralis,
Halgania preissiana,
Halgania rigida,
Halgania sericiflora,
Halgania solanacea,
Halgania tomentosa,
Halgania viscosa,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,