Cyanella alba - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alba
ID:
765504
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1782
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 201 (1782)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764837
Common Names
- Cyanella Alba
- Cyanella Aquatica
- Cyanella Cygnea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyanella alba (also called White False Flax, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa and Madagascar. It grows in dry and sandy soils, such as those found in deserts and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Cyanella alba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cyanella alba sub. albaCyanella alba sub. flavescens J.C.Manning
Cyanella alba sub. minor J.C.Manning
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyanella alba has small, white flowers with 5 petals and a yellow centre. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Cyanella alba is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is the easiest and most reliable method. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Cyanella alba
Cyanella alba can be found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.
Cyanella alba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyanella alba?
Cyanella alba
What is the natural habitat of Cyanella alba?
It is native to South Africa.
What are the medicinal uses of Cyanella alba?
It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.
Species in the Cyanella genus
Species in the Tecophilaeaceae family
Conanthera parvula, Conanthera bifolia, Conanthera campanulata, Conanthera trimaculata, Conanthera urceolata, Conanthera trimaculata, Cyanastrum cordifolium, Cyanastrum goetzeanum, Cyanastrum johnstonii, Cyanella alba, Cyanella aquatica, Cyanella cygnea, Cyanella hyacinthoides, Cyanella lutea, Cyanella orchidiformis, Cyanella pentheri, Cyanella ramosissima, Cyanella ramosissima, Cyanella marlothii, Eremiolirion amboense, Kabuyea hostifolia, Odontostomum hartwegii, Tecophilaea cyanocrocus, Tecophilaea violiflora, Walleria nutans, Walleria mackenzii, Walleria gracilis, Zephyra elegans, Zephyra compacta,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-303737: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.