Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
calycinum
ID:
599386

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Banks & Sol.) P.H.Davis

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 36: 4 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598718



Common Names

  • Chaenorhinum calycinum
  • Calyx Chaenorhinum
  • Calyx Catchfly


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Description

Chaenorhinum calycinum (also called Calycine Chaenorhinum, among many other common names) is a perennial, grass-like plant native to South America. It has long, thin stems with small, pointed leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Chaenorhinum calycinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaenorhinum calycinum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaenorhinum calycinum is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Chaenorhinum calycinum

Chaenorhinum calycinum is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Chaenorhinum calycinum FAQ

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Plantaginaceae

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

Peter Hadland Davis (1918-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Davis' in the authors string.
Daniel Solander (1733-1782): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sol.' in the authors string.
Joseph Banks (1743-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banks' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801411-1: 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].