Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pantopoda
ID:
363418

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) C.B.Clarke ex Cherm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. Mém. 7(2): 80 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362750



Common Names

  • Pantopoda Costularia
  • Pantopoda Costularia Bush
  • Pantopoda Costularia Shrub


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Description

Costularia pantopoda (also called Pantopod Costularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in wet habitats, such as marshes, fens, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Costularia pantopoda is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Costularia pantopoda var. baronii (C.B.Clarke) Kük.
Costularia pantopoda sub. pantopoda
Costularia pantopoda var. gracilescens Kük.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Costularia pantopoda is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Costularia pantopoda is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two months to sprout. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Costularia pantopoda

Costularia pantopoda can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Italy.

Costularia pantopoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Costularia pantopoda?

Costularia pantopoda

What is the common name of Costularia pantopoda?

Pantopoda Costularia

What is the natural habitat of Costularia pantopoda?

Grasslands, heaths, and sand dunes

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303603-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].