Status:
valid
Authors:
R.L.Hartm. & J.E.Larson
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 5: 33 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748576
Common Names
- Cymopterus spellenbergii
- Spellenbergii Cymopterus
- Spellenbergii
Description
Cymopterus spellenbergii (also called Cymopterus spellenbergii, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping habit and small, ovate leaves. It is native to temperate regions of North America and is found in temperate moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cymopterus spellenbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cymopterus spellenbergii has small, yellow flowers with four petals and six stamens. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cymopterus spellenbergii is a small, perennial herb native to the western United States. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a dry, well-drained soil and should be grown in full sun. It should be watered sparingly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It can also be grown in a terrarium or greenhouse.
Where to Find Cymopterus spellenbergii
Cymopterus spellenbergii can be found in the western United States, primarily in Utah and Nevada.
Cymopterus spellenbergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cymopterus spellenbergii?
Cymopterus spellenbergii
What is the common name of Cymopterus spellenbergii?
Spellenberg's Cymopterus
What is the natural habitat of Cymopterus spellenbergii?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Cymopterus genus
Cymopterus davidsonii,
Cymopterus sessiliflorus,
Cymopterus aboriginum,
Cymopterus alpinus,
Cymopterus anisatus,
Cymopterus bakeri,
Cymopterus basalticus,
Cymopterus beckii,
Cymopterus cinerarius,
Cymopterus coulteri,
Cymopterus davisii,
Cymopterus deserticola,
Cymopterus douglassii,
Cymopterus duchesnensis,
Cymopterus evertii,
Cymopterus gilmanii,
Cymopterus glaucus,
Cymopterus globosus,
Cymopterus glomeratus,
Cymopterus goodrichii,
Cymopterus hendersonii,
Cymopterus humilis,
Cymopterus lapidosus,
Cymopterus lemmonii,
Cymopterus longipes,
Cymopterus macdougalii,
Cymopterus megacephalus,
Cymopterus minimus,
Cymopterus newberryi,
Cymopterus nivalis,
Cymopterus petraeus,
Cymopterus purpureus,
Cymopterus ripleyi,
Cymopterus rosei,
Cymopterus terebinthinus,
Cymopterus trotteri,
Cymopterus williamsii,
Cymopterus crawfordensis,
Cymopterus spellenbergii,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,