Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cymosum
ID:
111772

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey. ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 89 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000111101



Common Names

  • Cymose Corymbium
  • Cymose Corymb
  • Cymose Thistle


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Description

Corymbium cymosum (also called 'Foxtail Larkspur', among many other common names) is an annual plant that has a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal raceme of flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Corymbium cymosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping. It is known for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Corymbium cymosum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and a white fringe. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corymbium cymosum is a perennial plant that is easily propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Deadheading spent flowers will help to prolong flowering. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Corymbium cymosum

Corymbium cymosum is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

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Asteraceae

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-7027: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.