Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
rubrifolium
ID:
599449

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Robert & Castagne ex DC.) Fourr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Ann. Soc. Linn. Lyon , n.s., 17: 127 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598781



Common Names

  • Chaenorhinum rubrifolium
  • Red-leaved Chaenorhinum
  • Red-leaved Campion


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Synonyms

  • Linaria rubrlfolia Robert & Castagne ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Chaenorhinum rubrifolium (also called Red-Leaved Twin Spur, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in sunny, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chaenorhinum rubrifolium is a flowering plant that is often grown in gardens for its ornamental value. It has small, star-shaped flowers that come in shades of white, pink, and purple. It is also drought-tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chaenorhinum rubrifolium sub. formenterae (Gand.) R.Fern.
Chaenorhinum rubrifolium sub. gerense (Stapf) D.A.Sutton
Chaenorhinum rubrifolium sub. rubrifolium

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaenorhinum rubrifolium is a small, bright blue, two-lipped flower with a white throat. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaenorhinum rubrifolium 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 rubrifolium

Chaenorhinum rubrifolium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, dry meadows, and open woodlands.

Chaenorhinum rubrifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaenorhinum rubrifolium?

Chaenorhinum rubrifolium

What type of plant is Chaenorhinum rubrifolium?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Chaenorhinum rubrifolium?

Grasslands

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Jules Pierre Fourreau (1844-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fourr.' in the authors string.
Jean Louis Martin Castagne (1785-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Castagne' in the authors string.
Gaspard-Nicolas Robert (1776-1857): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robert' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801404-1: 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].