Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 24: 469 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636325
Common Names
- Cytinus Baronii
- Baron's Cytinus
- Baron's Cytinus
Synonyms
- Botryocytinus baronii (Baker f.) Watan. [unknown]
Description
Cytinus baronii (also called Cytinus baronii, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands, and can reach up to 30 cm in height.
Uses & Benefits
Cytinus baronii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cytinus baronii is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are long and thin with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cytinus baronii is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division of the clumps. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and the divisions should be done in early spring.
Where to Find Cytinus baronii
Cytinus baronii is native to the Canary Islands.
Cytinus baronii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cytinus baronii?
Cytinus baronii
What is the common name of Cytinus baronii?
Baron's Cytinus
What type of plant is Cytinus baronii?
Parasitic Plant
Species in the Cytinus genus
Species in the Cytinaceae family
Bdallophytum americanum,
Bdallophytum andrieuxii,
Bdallophytum oxylepis,
Bdallophytum caesareum,
Cytinus visseri,
Cytinus baronii,
Cytinus capensis,
Cytinus glandulosus,
Cytinus hypocistis,
Cytinus malagasicus,
Cytinus ruber,
Cytinus sanguineus,
Cytinus ruber,