Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
acutiloba
ID:
633148

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Heldr.) Speta

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 26: 50 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632480



Common Names

  • Sharp-toothed Cholla
  • Sharp-toothed Cactus
  • Sharp-toothed Cholla Cactus


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Description

Cymbalaria acutiloba (also called Sharp-leaved Cymbalaria, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 15 cm tall and has small, sharp-toothed leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Cymbalaria acutiloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cymbalaria acutiloba has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymbalaria acutiloba is a fast-growing, low-maintenance plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, cut a healthy stem from the parent plant and allow it to dry for a few days. Once dry, place the cutting in a pot filled with well-draining soil and water it lightly. The cutting should take root within a few weeks. Cymbalaria acutiloba prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Cymbalaria acutiloba

Cymbalaria acutiloba is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Cymbalaria acutiloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cymbalaria acutiloba?

Cymbalaria acutiloba

What is the common name of Cymbalaria acutiloba?

Sharp-leaved Cymbalaria

Where is Cymbalaria acutiloba native to?

Southern Europe

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942331-1: 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].