Status:
valid
Authors:
Gand.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 72: 610 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632537
Common Names
- Cymbaria chaneti
- Chanet's cymbaria
- Chanet's cymbaria snail
Description
Cymbaria chaneti (also called Chanet's Speedwell, Chanet's Ivy, and Chanet's Toadflax, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and small, pale-blue flowers. It grows in sunny locations, such as rock crevices, walls, and banks.
Uses & Benefits
Cymbaria chaneti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in rock gardens. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cymbaria chaneti are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cymbaria chaneti is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot and kept moist until germination. The plants can also be propagated by taking cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Cymbaria chaneti
Cymbaria chaneti is found in Central and South America.
Cymbaria chaneti FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cymbaria chaneti?
Cymbaria chaneti
What is the common name of Cymbaria chaneti?
Chanet's toadflax
What is the native range of Cymbaria chaneti?
Europe and North Africa
Species in the Cymbaria genus
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica,
Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801837-1: 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].