Status:
valid
Authors:
(Coss.) Willk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Prodr. Fl. Hispan. : 178 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598733
Common Names
- Chaenorhinum grandiflorum
- Large-flowered Chaenorhinum
- Large-flowered Campion
Description
Chaenorhinum grandiflorum (also called Large-flowered Snapdragon, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has linear leaves and white to pink flowers. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chaenorhinum grandiflorum 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 grandiflorum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaenorhinum grandiflorum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Chaenorhinum grandiflorum
Chaenorhinum grandiflorum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, dry meadows, and open woodlands.
Chaenorhinum grandiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaenorhinum grandiflorum?
Chaenorhinum grandiflorum
What is the natural habitat of Chaenorhinum grandiflorum?
Dry grasslands, stony slopes, and rocky outcrops
What is the flowering period of Chaenorhinum grandiflorum?
April to June
Species in the Chaenorhinum genus
Chaenorhinum calycinum,
Chaenorhinum cryptarum,
Chaenorhinum flexuosum,
Chaenorhinum foroughii,
Chaenorhinum glareosum,
Chaenorhinum grandiflorum,
Chaenorhinum grossecostatum,
Chaenorhinum huber-morathii,
Chaenorhinum johnstonii,
Chaenorhinum litorale,
Chaenorhinum macropodum,
Chaenorhinum minus,
Chaenorhinum reticulatum,
Chaenorhinum robustum,
Chaenorhinum rubrifolium,
Chaenorhinum rupestre,
Chaenorhinum semiglabrum,
Chaenorhinum serpyllifolium,
Chaenorhinum suttonii,
Chaenorhinum tenellum,
Chaenorhinum tuberculatum,
Chaenorhinum villosum,
Chaenorhinum yildirimlii,
Chaenorhinum semispeluncarum,
Chaenorhinum origanifolium,
Chaenorhinum gamezii,
Chaenorhinum raveyi,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50973027-1: 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].