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Amethystea caerulea

Blue Amethystea
Also known as: Amethystea corymbosa Pers. +2 more
  • Amethystea corymbosa Pers.
  • Amethystea trifida Hill
  • Lycopus amethystinus Steven
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Amethystea caerulea (commonly known as Blue amethystea) is an annual belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Middle Asia, Mongolia, Russian Far East, Siberia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Altay, Amur, Buryatiya, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Chita, Inner Mongolia, Irkutsk, Japan, Kazakhstan, Khabarovsk, Kirgizistan, Korea, Krasnoyarsk, Manchuria, Mongolia, Primorye, Sakhalin, Tadzhikistan, Tibet, Tuva, Xinjiang, Yakutskiya

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
East European Russia, West Siberia

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