Campylanthus spinosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosus
ID:
583832
Status:
valid
Authors:
Balf.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 12: 84 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583164
Common Names
- Spinosus Campylanthus
- Spinosus Plant
- Spinosus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campylanthus spinosus (also called Spiny campylanthus, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Campylanthus spinosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campylanthus spinosus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Campylanthus spinosus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a potting mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and in well-draining soil.
Where to Find Campylanthus spinosus
Campylanthus spinosus is native to the Canary Islands.
Campylanthus spinosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylanthus spinosus?
Campylanthus spinosus
What is the common name of Campylanthus spinosus?
Spiny Campylanthus
What is the natural habitat of Campylanthus spinosus?
Deserts and scrublands
Species in the Campylanthus genus
Campylanthus anisotrichus, Campylanthus antonii, Campylanthus chascaniflorus, Campylanthus glaber, Campylanthus hubaishanii, Campylanthus incanus, Campylanthus junceus, Campylanthus mirandae, Campylanthus parviflorus, Campylanthus pungens, Campylanthus ramosissimus, Campylanthus reconditus, Campylanthus salsoloides, Campylanthus sedoides, Campylanthus somaliensis, Campylanthus spinosus, Campylanthus yemenensis, Campylanthus hajarensis,
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,
References
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:800768-1: 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].