Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
tenellum
ID:
599469

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Lange

Source:
cmp

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Hispan. 2: 581 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598801



Common Names

  • Chaenorhinum tenellum
  • Delicate Chaenorhinum
  • Delicate Catchfly


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Description

Chaenorhinum tenellum (also called Delicate Chaenorhinum, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and erect stems with small white flowers. It grows in grassland, meadows and waste ground.

Uses & Benefits

Chaenorhinum tenellum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaenorhinum tenellum 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 tenellum 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 tenellum

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

Chaenorhinum tenellum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaenorhinum tenellum?

Chaenorhinum tenellum

What type of plant is Chaenorhinum tenellum?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Chaenorhinum tenellum?

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

Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
Johan Lange (1818-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lange' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801407-1: 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].