Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
693719

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gren. & Godr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Fl. France 1: 173 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693052



Common Names

  • Fumana procumbens
  • Prostrate Fumitory
  • Creeping Fumitory


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Synonyms

  • Cistus calycinus luteus (Sauvage) Demoly [unknown]
  • Cistus fumana L. [unknown]
  • Cistus nudifolius Lam. [unknown]
  • Fumana fumana H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Fumana minor Raf. [unknown]
  • Fumana minor Nyman [unknown]
  • Fumana nudifolia Janch. [unknown]
  • Helianthemon fumanum St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Helianthemum calycinum Willd. [unknown]
  • Helianthemum fumana Mill. [unknown]
  • Helianthemum fumanioides Desf. ex Dunal [unknown]
  • Helianthemum fumanum Moench [unknown]
  • Helianthemum procumbens Dunal [unknown]
  • Helianthemum spachii Nyman [unknown]

Description

Fumana procumbens (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region, typically found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Fumana procumbens 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Fumana procumbens sub. baetica (Güemes) Rivas Mart., A.Asensi, Molero Mesa & F.Valle

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fumana procumbens 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 procumbens 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 procumbens

Fumana procumbens is native to the Mediterranean region.

Fumana procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fumana procumbens?

Fumana procumbens

What are the common names of Fumana procumbens?

Common names of Fumana procumbens include procumbent fumitory and procumbent fumaria.

What is the distribution of Fumana procumbens?

Fumana procumbens 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2815215: Based on the initial data import
Dominique Alexandre Godron (1807-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Godr.' in the authors string.
Jean Charles Marie Grenier (1808-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gren.' in the authors string.