Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
glutinosa
ID:
633166

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bigazzi & Raffaelli

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Webbia 54: 201 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632498



Common Names

  • Sticky Cholla
  • Sticky Cactus
  • Sticky Cholla Cactus


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Description

Cymbalaria glutinosa (also called Glutinous Speedwell, Glutinous Ivy, and Glutinous Toadflax, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and small, pale-blue flowers. It grows in sunny locations, such as rock crevices, walls, and banks.

Uses & Benefits

Cymbalaria glutinosa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cymbalaria glutinosa sub. brevicalcarata Bigazzi & Raffaelli
Cymbalaria glutinosa sub. glutinosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

Where to Find Cymbalaria glutinosa

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

Cymbalaria glutinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cymbalaria glutinosa?

Cymbalaria glutinosa

What are the common names of Cymbalaria glutinosa?

Sticky Kenilworth Ivy

Where is Cymbalaria glutinosa native to?

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

Massimo Bigazzi (1953-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bigazzi' in the authors string.
Mauro Raffaelli (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raffaelli' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1014582-1: 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].