Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
124280

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lamond & V.A.Matthews

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33(2): 231 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123609



Common Names

  • Chondrilla
  • Chaffweed
  • Spiny Chondrilla


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Description

Chondrilla spinosa (also called Spiny Chondrilla, among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in dry, rocky, and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chondrilla spinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chondrilla spinosa is yellow in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chondrilla spinosa is a perennial herb that grows in dry and rocky habitats. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. It is best to keep the soil moist and provide some shade.

Where to Find Chondrilla spinosa

Chondrilla spinosa can be found in Europe and parts of Asia.

Chondrilla spinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chondrilla spinosa?

Chondrilla spinosa

What is the common name of Chondrilla spinosa?

Spiny chondrilla

What type of plant is Chondrilla spinosa?

Perennial herb

Species in the Chondrilla genus

Chondrilla phaeocephala, Chondrilla chondrilloides, Chondrilla aspera, Chondrilla macrocarpa, Chondrilla bosseana, Chondrilla pauciflora, Chondrilla ramosissima, Chondrilla laticoronata, Chondrilla brevirostris, Chondrilla macra, Chondrilla juncea, Chondrilla lejosperma, Chondrilla urumoffii, Chondrilla tenuiramosa, Chondrilla graminea, Chondrilla latifolia, Chondrilla speciosum, Chondrilla mujunkumensis, Chondrilla ambigua, Chondrilla setulosa, Chondrilla piptocoma, Chondrilla mariae, Chondrilla venetum, Chondrilla canescens, Chondrilla kusnezovii, Chondrilla maracandica, Chondrilla yossii, Chondrilla ambigua, Chondrilla gibbirostris, Chondrilla evae, Chondrilla ornata, Chondrilla piptocoma, Chondrilla ramosissima, Chondrilla mujunkumensis, Chondrilla setulosa, Chondrilla rouillieri, Chondrilla spinosa, Chondrilla leiosperma,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-8475: Based on the initial data import
Victoria Ann Matthews (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.Matthews' in the authors string.
Jenifer M. Lamond (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lamond' in the authors string.