Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 413 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657545
Common Names
- Drypis spinosa
- Spiny Drypis
- Spiny Drypis
Synonyms
- Drypis linneana Murb. & Wettst. [unknown]
- Drypis spinosa linneana Murb. & Wettst. [unknown]
Description
Drypis spinosa (also called Spiny Drypis, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats, with small, spiny leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Drypis spinosa is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens. It has a high resistance to drought and can be used as a hedge or screen. The plant has a long flowering period and can be used to attract pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Drypis spinosa sub. jacquiniana Murb. & Wettst.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Drypis spinosa is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Drypis spinosa is a slow-growing shrub that prefers a warm, humid climate and moist soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the ground.
Where to Find Drypis spinosa
Drypis spinosa is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Drypis spinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Drypis spinosa?
Drypis spinosa
What is the family of Drypis spinosa?
Brassicaceae
What is the common name of Drypis spinosa?
Spiny Drypis
Species in the Drypis genus
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum,
Acanthophyllum aculeatum,
Acanthophyllum adenophorum,
Acanthophyllum albidum,
Acanthophyllum andarabicum,
Acanthophyllum andersenii,
Acanthophyllum anisocladum,
Acanthophyllum bilobum,
Acanthophyllum bracteatum,
Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum,
Acanthophyllum caespitosum,
Acanthophyllum coloratum,
Acanthophyllum crassifolium,
Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium,
Acanthophyllum diezianum,
Acanthophyllum elatius,
Acanthophyllum fissicalyx,
Acanthophyllum glandulosum,
Acanthophyllum gracile,
Acanthophyllum grandiflorum,
Acanthophyllum kabulicum,
Acanthophyllum kandaharicum,
Acanthophyllum knorringianum,
Acanthophyllum korolkowii,
Acanthophyllum korshinskyi,
Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii,
Acanthophyllum lamondiae,
Acanthophyllum laxiflorum,
Acanthophyllum laxiusculum,
Acanthophyllum lilacinum,
Acanthophyllum longicalyx,
Acanthophyllum macrodon,
Acanthophyllum maimanense,
Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum,
Acanthophyllum mucronatum,
Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum,
Acanthophyllum pachycephalum,
Acanthophyllum pachystegium,
Acanthophyllum pleiostegium,
Acanthophyllum popovii,
Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum,
Acanthophyllum pulchrum,
Acanthophyllum pungens,
Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum,
Acanthophyllum recurvum,
Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum,
Acanthophyllum scapiflorum,
Acanthophyllum schugnanicum,
Acanthophyllum sordidum,
Acanthophyllum speciosum,