Status:
valid
Authors:
Louis & Mullend.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 83: 14 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445779
Common Names
- Scandens False Spirea
- Scandens False Spiraea
- Scandens Hypselodelphys
Synonyms
- Trachyphrynium scandens Louis & Mullenders [unknown]
Description
Hypselodelphys scandens (also called Climbing Hypselodelphys, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, sunny meadows and rocky areas. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hypselodelphys scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It can be used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, and it can also be used to control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypselodelphys scandens is a bright yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypselodelphys scandens is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Hypselodelphys scandens
Hypselodelphys scandens can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Hypselodelphys scandens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypselodelphys scandens?
Hypselodelphys scandens
What is the common name of Hypselodelphys scandens?
Climbing Hypselodelphys
What is the family of Hypselodelphys scandens?
Plantaginaceae
Species in the Hypselodelphys genus
Species in the Marantaceae family
Afrocalathea rhizantha,
Calathea anderssonii,
Calathea annae,
Calathea anulque,
Calathea argyrophylla,
Calathea arrabidae,
Calathea asplundii,
Calathea bachemiana,
Calathea brenesii,
Calathea caesariata,
Calathea cannoides,
Calathea casupito,
Calathea chimboracensis,
Calathea congesta,
Calathea crotalifera,
Calathea dicephala,
Calathea eburnea,
Calathea erythrolepis,
Calathea fatimae,
Calathea glaziovii,
Calathea grandifolia,
Calathea grazielae,
Calathea guzmanioides,
Calathea hagbergii,
Calathea harlingii,
Calathea inocephala,
Calathea ischnosiphonoides,
Calathea koernickeana,
Calathea lancifolia,
Calathea lanicaulis,
Calathea lasiostachya,
Calathea lateralis,
Calathea latrinotecta,
Calathea littoralis,
Calathea lutea,
Calathea majestica,
Calathea makoyana,
Calathea marantina,
Calathea mediopicta,
Calathea metallica,
Calathea micans,
Calathea nitens,
Calathea orbifolia,
Calathea ornata,
Calathea panamensis,
Calathea pavonina,
Calathea platystachya,
Calathea pluriplicata,
Calathea plurispicata,
Calathea propinqua,