Oxypetalum coeruleum
Southern Star
Also known as: Amblyopetalum coeruleum (D.Don ex Sweet) Malme +4 more
- Amblyopetalum coeruleum (D.Don ex Sweet) Malme
- Gothofreda coerulea (D.Don ex Sweet) Kuntze
- Tweedia coerulea D.Don
- Tweedia coerulea D.Don ex Sweet
- Tweedia versicolor Hook.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in South America, Oxypetalum coeruleum (commonly known as Southern Star) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil South, Uruguay
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New South Wales, Queensland