Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
gamezii
ID:
1333377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Güemes, F.Marchal, E.Carrió & Blasco

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Pl. Biosystems 150: 142 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345831



Common Names

  • Chaenorhinum Gamezii
  • Gamez's Chaenorhinum
  • Gamez Chaenorhinum


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Description

Chaenorhinum gamezii (also called Chaenorhinum Gamezii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a single stem, and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky areas, and is native to Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Uses & Benefits

Chaenorhinum gamezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used to make tea. The leaves of this plant can be used as a salad green.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Chaenorhinum gamezii flower is small and pink, with five petals. The seed is a dark brown, oblong shape. The seedlings are small and pink, with five petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaenorhinum gamezii is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade.

Where to Find Chaenorhinum gamezii

Chaenorhinum gamezii is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the tropical rainforests of the country.

Chaenorhinum gamezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaenorhinum gamezii?

Chaenorhinum gamezii

What is the common name of Chaenorhinum gamezii?

Gamez's snapdragon

What type of plant is Chaenorhinum gamezii?

Herb

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

Jaime Güemes Heras (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Güemes' in the authors string.
M.P. Blasco (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blasco' in the authors string.
F. Marchal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Marchal' in the authors string.
E. Carrió: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Carrió' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155355-1: 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].