Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
origanifolium
ID:
1139728

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Kostel.

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Ind. Hort. Bot. Prag. : 34 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001139066



Common Names

  • Chaenorhinum origanifolium
  • Dwarf Snapdragon
  • Mouse Ear Snapdragon


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Description

Chaenorhinum origanifolium (also called Oregano-leaved Chaenorhinum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has white flowers and is found in grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Chaenorhinum origanifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it is also used as a source of food for birds and other animals.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chaenorhinum origanifolium sub. cadevallii (O.Bolòs & Vigo) M.Laínz
Chaenorhinum origanifolium sub. crassifolium (Cav.) Rivas Goday & Borja
Chaenorhinum origanifolium sub. segoviense (Willk.) R.Fern.
Chaenorhinum origanifolium sub. rodriguezii (Porta) Güemes
Chaenorhinum origanifolium sub. flexuosum (Desf.) Romo
Chaenorhinum origanifolium sub. origanifolium

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaenorhinum origanifolium has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centres. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaenorhinum origanifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Chaenorhinum origanifolium

Chaenorhinum origanifolium can be found in South Africa, in dry, open grassland and chaparral habitats.

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

The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-2714005: Originally associated with wfo-0000598761
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-2714005: Originally associated with wfo-0000598761
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Vincenz Franz Kosteletzky (1801-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kostel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801402-1: 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].