Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 296 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808909
Common Names
- Forrestii Caryopteris
- Caryopteris Forrestii
- Caryopteris forrestii
Description
Caryopteris forrestii (also called Forrest's Bluebeard, among many other common names) is a shrub with blue flowers. It is native to China and is found in dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Caryopteris forrestii is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a hedge or border in gardens. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, flu, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Caryopteris forrestii are small, blue, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caryopteris forrestii can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Caryopteris forrestii
Caryopteris forrestii can be found in China.
Caryopteris forrestii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caryopteris forrestii?
Caryopteris forrestii
What type of plant is Caryopteris forrestii?
Shrub
Where is Caryopteris forrestii native to?
China
Species in the Caryopteris genus
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Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,