Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
serpyllifolium
ID:
599464

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lange) Lange

Source:
cmp

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Hispan. 2: 578 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598796



Common Names

  • Chaenorhinum serpyllifolium
  • Thyme-leaved Chaenorhinum
  • Thyme-leaved Catchfly


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Description

Chaenorhinum serpyllifolium (also called Thyme-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 serpyllifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chaenorhinum serpyllifolium sub. lusitanicum R.Fern.
Chaenorhinum serpyllifolium sub. serpyllifolium

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaenorhinum serpyllifolium 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 serpyllifolium 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 serpyllifolium

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

Chaenorhinum serpyllifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaenorhinum serpyllifolium?

Chaenorhinum serpyllifolium

What type of plant is Chaenorhinum serpyllifolium?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Chaenorhinum serpyllifolium?

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

Johan Lange (1818-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lange' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801406-1: 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].