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Xiphidium Caeruleum, commonly known as Blue Swords or Blue Green Xiphidium, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Xiphidium genus in the Haemodoraceae family. This plant is native to Central America, particularly in Mexico and Guatemala. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide.


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Xiphidium caeruleum Aubl. First published in Hist. Pl. Guiane 1: 33 (1775) This species is accepted The native range of this species is Central Mexico to Tropical America. It is a rhizomatous geophyte and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome. It is used to treat unspecified medicinal disorders, has social uses and as a medicine.


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Xiphidium caeruleum is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and for its essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and infections.


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Xiphidium caeruleum Taxonomy ID: 207927 (for references in articles please use NCBI:txid207927) current name Xiphidium caeruleum Aubl., 1775 NCBI BLAST name: monocots Rank: species Genetic code: Translation table 1 (Standard) Mitochondrial genetic code: Translation table 1 (Standard)


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Open Access Article Pharmacognostic Study, Diuretic Activity and Acute Oral Toxicity of the Leaves of Xiphidium caeruleum Aubl. Collected in Two Different Phenological Stages by Yamilet I. Gutiérrez Gaitén 1, Alejandro Felipe González 1, Ramón Scull Lizama 1, Carlos R. Núñez Cairo 2, Greisa L. Álvarez Hernández 3, Venancio Díaz Masó 4,


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1846. Xiphidium floribundum var. albiflorum Hook., Bot. Mag. 84: [1], t. 5055. 1858. (as α. albiflorum) Eccremis scabra Kuntze, Revis. Gen. Pl. 3 (3): 316. 1898. (as Excremis (?) scabra) Xiphidium caeruleum var. albidum ( Lam.) Backer, Handb.


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Description and Ethnobotany Landscaping Features Plant Care and Propagation Foliar Floral (Angiosperm) Image Repository Others What's New: Name Family Name Genus Epithet


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The Xiphidium caeruleum Aubl. (1775) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous species, 0,3-1 m tall, with cylindrical rhizome, 4-20 cm long and of about 1 cm of diameter, subterraneous, horizontal, creeping, with reddish sap, and semi-erect stem, 10-30 cm long, compressed.


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It is a rhizomatous geophyte and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome. It is used to treat unspecified medicinal disorders, as a medicine and has social uses. Taxonomy Images General information Distribution Synonyms Publications Other data Distribution KBD Native to:


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The PLANTS Database includes the following 2 data sources of Xiphidium caeruleum Aubl. Documentation State Type Symbol; Acevedo-Rodríguez, P., and M.T. Strong (eds.). 2005. Monocotyledons and gymnosperms of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Contributions from the United States National Herbarium. 52. 1-415:


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Xiphidium caeruleum Name Synonyms Eccremis scabra Kuntze Excremis scabra Kuntze Ixia xiphidium Loefl. Ornithogalum rubrum Ruiz & Pav. Ornithogalum rubrum Ruiz & Pav. ex D.Don Xiphidium albidum Lam. Xiphidium album Willd. Xiphidium caeruleum var. albidum Backer Xiphidium caeruleum var. caeruleum Xiphidium ceruleum Aubl.


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Xyphidium caeruleum (scientific name: Xiphidium caeruleumb) is native to tropical America, and is a perennial plant in the family Haemodoraceae. In the place of origin, it grows naturally on the lowland forest edge.


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Xiphidium caeruleum: see it and grow it. Frost Tolerance: Very tender, should be probably be kept inside in December and January Sun Exposure: Light shade to shade Origin: Southern Mexico to South America Growth Habits: Perennial to 2 feet tall, 3 feet in diameter (60 by 90 cm) Watering Needs: Regular to abundant water


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Plant Details Xiphidium caeruleum Aubl. [Haemodoraceae] Source: World Checklist ( High Taxonomic Confidence ) More about this plant: Plants of the World Online 2 Non-scientific names Parts & Form used 13 Scientific synonyms As cited in 3 Medicinal Sources Search externally


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Xiphidium caeruleum Aubl. is traditionally used in Cuba as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antilithiatic and diuretic remedy.


Xiphidium caeruleum Dove Tail, Cola de Paloma, Palmita, Soskia

Xiphidium is a genus of herbs in the family Haemodoraceae first described as a genus in 1775. [1] [2] It is native to tropical regions of the Western Hemisphere. [3] species [3] Xiphidium caeruleum Aubl.

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