Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
fragilis
ID:
633161

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.J.Rodr.) A.Chev.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 83: 641 (1936 publ. 1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632493



Common Names

  • Fragile Cholla
  • Fragile Cactus
  • Fragile Cholla Cactus


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Description

Cymbalaria fragilis (also called Fragile 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, fragile leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Cymbalaria fragilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in rock gardens. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cymbalaria fragilis 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 fragilis 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 fragilis prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Cymbalaria fragilis

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

Cymbalaria fragilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cymbalaria fragilis?

Cymbalaria fragilis

What is the common name of Cymbalaria fragilis?

Fragile Cymbalaria

Where is Cymbalaria fragilis 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

Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.
Juan Joaquín Rodríguez y Femenías (1839-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Rodr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801818-1: 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].