Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
scandens
ID:
446447

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


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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-249805: Based on the initial data import
Jean Laurent Prosper Louis (1903-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Louis' in the authors string.
William Mullenders (1913-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mullend.' in the authors string.