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[[File:Blue_star.png|thumb|right|200x|Blue Star]]
[[File:Blue_star.png|thumb|right|200x|''Blue Star'' - Sebastian Romu © 2018]]
==Description==
==About==
;Common Names:Blue Star
;Common Names:Blue Star
;Classification:Woody, Flower
;Classification:Woody Flowering shrub
A rare plant of forested areas, this small woody plant grows to a height of about 20 cm (8 inches) and produces its namesake six-pointed star-shaped flowers of a sky blue hue. The bark of this plant can help regulate an irregular heartbeat, and has strong stimulant qualities. The juice pressed from the leaves is mildly antibiotic, and finds use in many medicinal washes and ointments. The roots are used to treat tremors and other nervous disorders.
;Description:A rare plant of forested areas, this small woody plant grows to a height of about 20 cm (8 inches) and produces its namesake six-pointed star-shaped flowers of a sky blue hue.


==Ecology==
==Ecology==
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;Distribution:forests and savanna
;Distribution:forests and savanna
;Life Cycle:perennial, flowering in early summer, producing trios of brown bead-like seeds
;Life Cycle:perennial, flowering in early summer, producing trios of brown bead-like seeds
==Related Species==


==Uses==
==Uses==
;Cultivation:Many herbalists will cultivate blue star as a regular medicinal plant in their private gardens, due to its versatility.
;Cultivation:Many herbalists will cultivate blue star as a regular medicinal plant in their private gardens, due to its versatility.
;Culinary:none
;Culinary:none
;Medicinal:cardiac (bark), stimulant(bark), antibiotic (leaves), antispasmodic (roots)
;Medicinal
:*Antibiotic - The juice pressed from the leaves is mildly antibiotic, and finds use in many medicinal washes and ointments.
:*Antispasmodic - The roots are used to treat tremors and other nervous disorders.
:*Cardiac and Stimulant - The bark of this plant can help regulate an irregular heartbeat, and has strong stimulant qualities.
;Other:<!-- other uses-->
;Other:<!-- other uses-->


==Culture==
==History==
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;Cultural
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;Religious
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==Stories==


==See Also==
==See Also==
:[[Blue Star Bark (recipe)]]


[[Category:Flora]]
[[Category:Flora]]
[[Category:Shrub]]

Latest revision as of 20:14, 25 April 2021

Blue Star - Sebastian Romu © 2018

About

Common Names
Blue Star
Classification
Woody Flowering shrub
Description
A rare plant of forested areas, this small woody plant grows to a height of about 20 cm (8 inches) and produces its namesake six-pointed star-shaped flowers of a sky blue hue.

Ecology

Rarity
Uncommon in temperate or sub-artic regions, rare in sub-tropical and arctic regions
Distribution
forests and savanna
Life Cycle
perennial, flowering in early summer, producing trios of brown bead-like seeds

Related Species

Uses

Cultivation
Many herbalists will cultivate blue star as a regular medicinal plant in their private gardens, due to its versatility.
Culinary
none
Medicinal
  • Antibiotic - The juice pressed from the leaves is mildly antibiotic, and finds use in many medicinal washes and ointments.
  • Antispasmodic - The roots are used to treat tremors and other nervous disorders.
  • Cardiac and Stimulant - The bark of this plant can help regulate an irregular heartbeat, and has strong stimulant qualities.
Other

History

Cultural
Religious

Stories

See Also

Blue Star Bark (recipe)