Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
aequitriloba
ID:
633149

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Viv.) A.Chev.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 83: 646 (1936 publ. 1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632481



Common Names

  • Equal-toothed Cholla
  • Equal-toothed Cactus
  • Equal-toothed Cholla Cactus


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Description

Cymbalaria aequitriloba (also called Three-lobed 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, three-lobed leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Cymbalaria aequitriloba 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

The flower of Cymbalaria aequitriloba is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymbalaria aequitriloba 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 aequitriloba prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Cymbalaria aequitriloba

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

Cymbalaria aequitriloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cymbalaria aequitriloba?

Cymbalaria aequitriloba

What is the common name of Cymbalaria aequitriloba?

Equal-leaved Cymbalaria

Where is Cymbalaria aequitriloba 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

Domenico Viviani (1772-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Viv.' in the authors string.
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801810-1: 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].