Status:
valid
Authors:
Webb & Berthel.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 3): 66 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701171
Common Names
- Madeiran Bearded Bellflower
- Madeiran Beardbell
- Madeiran Bellflower
Synonyms
- Bystropogon funchaliucum H.Lév. [unknown]
- Bystropogon maderensis valdehirsitus Menezes [unknown]
Description
Bystropogon maderensis (also called Madeira Crane's-bill, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Madeira. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas, and has deeply divided leaves and pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bystropogon maderensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bystropogon maderensis is a pale pink with five petals, and the seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bystropogon maderensis is an evergreen perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in summer.
Where to Find Bystropogon maderensis
Bystropogon maderensis can be found in Madeira Island.
Bystropogon maderensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bystropogon maderensis?
Bystropogon maderensis
What is the common name of Bystropogon maderensis?
Madeira cranesbill
What is the natural habitat of Bystropogon maderensis?
Mountain meadows, rocky slopes, and grasslands
Species in the Bystropogon genus
Bystropogon beltraniae,
Bystropogon canariensis,
Bystropogon maderensis,
Bystropogon odoratissimus,
Bystropogon origanifolius,
Bystropogon plumosus,
Bystropogon punctatus,
Bystropogon schmitzii,
Bystropogon serrulatus,
Bystropogon wildpretii,
Bystropogon mandoniana,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,