Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
foroughii
ID:
599397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speta

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Stapfia 7: 28 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598729



Common Names

  • Chaenorhinum foroughii
  • Forough's Chaenorhinum
  • Forough's Campion


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Chaenorhinum foroughii 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 foroughii 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 foroughii 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 foroughii

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

Chaenorhinum foroughii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaenorhinum foroughii?

Chaenorhinum foroughii

What is the natural habitat of Chaenorhinum foroughii?

Dry grasslands, stony slopes, and rocky outcrops

What is the flowering period of Chaenorhinum foroughii?

April to June

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

Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:896393-1: 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].