Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
hispanica
ID:
397047

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 399 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396379



Common Names

  • Pistorinia hispanica
  • Spanish Pistorinia
  • Spanish Shinleaf


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Synonyms

  • Sedum hispanicum Raym.-Hamet [unknown]
  • Cotyledon cossoniana Ball [unknown]
  • Cotyledon hispanica L. [unknown]
  • Cotyledon hispanica flaviflora Maire [unknown]
  • Cotyledon hispanica maculata Maire [unknown]
  • Cotyledon hispanica purpurea Maire [unknown]
  • Pistorinia hispanica flaviflora (Maire) Jacobsen [unknown]
  • Pistorinia hispanica maculata (Maire) Jacobsen [unknown]
  • Pistorinia hispanica purpurea (Maire) Jacobsen [unknown]

Description

Pistorinia hispanica (also called Spanish Pistorinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is a low-growing plant with a rosette of leaves and a single stalk of white or yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Pistorinia hispanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pistorinia hispanica are white, bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, dark green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pistorinia hispanica is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by cuttings in spring or by seed sown in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Pistorinia hispanica

Pistorinia hispanica is native to Spain and Portugal, and is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.

Pistorinia hispanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pistorinia hispanica?

Pistorinia hispanica

What type of plant is Pistorinia hispanica?

Shrub

Where does Pistorinia hispanica grow?

South America

Species in the Crassulaceae family

Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2410947: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.