Status:
valid
Authors:
Speta
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Stapfia 7: 34 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598803
Common Names
- Chaenorhinum tuberculatum
- Tubercled Chaenorhinum
- Tubercled Catchfly
Description
Chaenorhinum tuberculatum (also called Tubercled 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 tuberculatum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Chaenorhinum tuberculatum are small and white with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are short and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaenorhinum tuberculatum 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 tuberculatum
Chaenorhinum tuberculatum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Morocco, and Algeria.
Chaenorhinum tuberculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaenorhinum tuberculatum?
Chaenorhinum tuberculatum
What type of plant is Chaenorhinum tuberculatum?
Herb
What is the natural habitat of Chaenorhinum tuberculatum?
Grasslands
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:896398-1: 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].