Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hepaticifolia
ID:
633168

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Wettst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3b): 58 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632500



Common Names

  • Liverwort Cholla
  • Liverwort Cactus
  • Liverwort Cholla Cactus


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Synonyms

  • Linaria hepaticifolia (Poir.) Steud. & Cufod. [unknown]

Description

Cymbalaria hepaticifolia (also called Liverleaf Speedwell, Liverleaf Ivy, and Liverleaf 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 hepaticifolia 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 hepaticifolia 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 hepaticifolia 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 hepaticifolia prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Cymbalaria hepaticifolia

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

Cymbalaria hepaticifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cymbalaria hepaticifolia?

Cymbalaria hepaticifolia

What are the common names of Cymbalaria hepaticifolia?

Liver-leaved Kenilworth Ivy

Where is Cymbalaria hepaticifolia 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

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Richard Wettstein (1863-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wettst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801823-1: 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].