Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
flexuosum
ID:
599395

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desf.) Lange

Source:
cmp

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Hispan. 2: 580 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598727



Common Names

  • Chaenorhinum flexuosum
  • Flexuous Chaenorhinum
  • Flexuous Campion


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Synonyms

  • Chaenarrhinum flexuosum (Desf.) Lange [unknown]

Description

Chaenorhinum flexuosum (also called Flexuous Chaenorhinum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to the Canary Islands and grows in moist, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chaenorhinum flexuosum sub. maroccanum (Pau) Dobignard
Chaenorhinum flexuosum sub. flexuosum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaenorhinum flexuosum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaenorhinum flexuosum 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 flexuosum

Chaenorhinum flexuosum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Morocco, and Algeria.

Chaenorhinum flexuosum FAQ

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Chaenorhinum flexuosum

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Wavy Chaenorhinum

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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

René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.
Johan Lange (1818-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lange' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801397-1: 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].