Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
693715

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heywood in Guinea

Source:
cmp

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bol. Minist. Agric. Inst. For. Invest. Exper. 25(71): 174 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693048



Common Names

  • Fumana paradoxa
  • Paradoxical Fumitory
  • Unexpected Fumitory


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Synonyms

  • Fumana scoparia paradoxa (Heywood) Güemes [unknown]
  • Fumana ericoides paradoxa (Heywood) Charpin & Fern.Casas [unknown]

Description

Fumana paradoxa (also called Paradoxical Fumitory, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky outcrops, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Fumana paradoxa is a popular ornamental plant that is grown for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is often used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fumana paradoxa has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fumana paradoxa is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and is low-growing. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Fumana paradoxa

Fumana paradoxa is native to the Mediterranean region.

Fumana paradoxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fumana paradoxa?

Fumana paradoxa

What are the common names of Fumana paradoxa?

Common names of Fumana paradoxa include paradoxical fumitory and paradoxical fumaria.

What is the distribution of Fumana paradoxa?

Fumana paradoxa is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of western and central Asia.

Species in the Cistaceae family

Cistus akamantis, Cistus atlanticus, Cistus ingwersenii, Cistus osbeckiifolius, Cistus santae, Cistus banaresii, Cistus grancanariae, Cistus palmensis, Cistus aguilari, Cistus albereensis, Cistus albidus, Cistus asper, Cistus atriplicifolius, Cistus calycinus, Cistus canescens, Cistus cebennensis, Cistus cheiranthoides, Cistus chinamadensis, Cistus clausonii, Cistus clusii, Cistus conradiae, Cistus creticus, Cistus crispus, Cistus cyprius, Cistus dansereaui, Cistus escartianus, Cistus florentinus, Cistus formosus, Cistus halimifolius, Cistus heterophyllus, Cistus horrens, Cistus hybridus, Cistus incanus, Cistus inflatus, Cistus ladanifer, Cistus lasianthus, Cistus laurifolius, Cistus laxus, Cistus ledon, Cistus libanotis, Cistus matritensis, Cistus monspeliensis, Cistus munbyi, Cistus nigricans, Cistus novus, Cistus obtusifolius, Cistus ocreatus, Cistus ocymoides, Cistus palhinhae, Cistus parviflorus,

References

Vernon Heywood (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heywood' in the authors string.
Emilio Guinea (1907-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guinea' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:168606-1: Based on the initial data import