Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
obliqua
ID:
601449

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat., ed. 12. 2: 408 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000600781



Common Names

  • Oblique Turtlehead
  • Oblique Snakehead
  • Oblique Balmony


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Description

Chelone obliqua (also called Oblique Turtlehead, among many other common names) is a perennial wildflower native to eastern North America. It has a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves and a tall, upright stem with a terminal raceme of white or pinkish-white flowers. It grows in moist woodland and meadow habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chelone obliqua is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It has attractive foliage and produces white flowers in the summer. It is also known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chelone obliqua var. erwiniae Pennell & Wherry
Chelone obliqua var. speciosa Pennell & Wherry
Chelone obliqua var. obliqua

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chelone obliqua has white to pinkish flowers with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chelone obliqua is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, but the seed must be fresh and sown in the spring.

Where to Find Chelone obliqua

Chelone obliqua is native to the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

Chelone obliqua FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Chelone obliqua?

Chelone obliqua prefers temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C)

How much light does Chelone obliqua need?

Chelone obliqua needs bright, indirect light to thrive.

How often should Chelone obliqua be watered?

Chelone obliqua should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30005854-2: 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].