Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bakhtiarica
ID:
1332232

Status:
valid

Authors:
Podlech & Iranshahr

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 180: 20 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344686





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Description

Cymbalaria bakhtiarica (also called Bakhtiari Cymbalaria, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cymbalaria bakhtiarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cymbalaria bakhtiarica has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are ovoid in shape and black in color. Its seedlings have ovate to elliptic shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymbalaria bakhtiarica is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Cymbalaria bakhtiarica

Cymbalaria bakhtiarica is native to Iran and can be found in the provinces of Kerman and Sistan and Baluchestan.

Cymbalaria bakhtiarica FAQ

What are the common uses of Cymbalaria bakhtiarica?

Cymbalaria bakhtiarica is commonly used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.

What is the growth rate of Cymbalaria bakhtiarica?

Cymbalaria bakhtiarica has a moderate growth rate.

What is the ideal soil type for Cymbalaria bakhtiarica?

Cymbalaria bakhtiarica prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

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

Mousa Iranshahr (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iranshahr' in the authors string.
Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77152188-1: 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].