Cymbalaria minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
633176
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maire & Petitm. ex Cufod.) Speta
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 26: 51 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632508
Common Names
- Cymbalaria minor
- Small ivy-leaved toadflax
- Small ivy-leaved speedwell
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cymbalaria minor (also called Small Speedwell, Small Ivy, and Small 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 minor 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 flowers of Cymbalaria minor are small, star-shaped, and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cymbalaria minor 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 minor prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Cymbalaria minor
Cymbalaria minor is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Cymbalaria minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cymbalaria minor?
Cymbalaria minor
What are the common names of Cymbalaria minor?
Small Kenilworth Ivy
Where is Cymbalaria minor native to?
Europe
Species in the Cymbalaria genus
Cymbalaria acutiloba, Cymbalaria aequitriloba, Cymbalaria glutinosa, Cymbalaria hepaticifolia, Cymbalaria longipes, Cymbalaria microcalyx, Cymbalaria muelleri, Cymbalaria muralis, Cymbalaria pallida, Cymbalaria pluttula, Cymbalaria pubescens, Cymbalaria bakhtiarica, Cymbalaria ebelii, Cymbalaria fragilis, Cymbalaria minor, Cymbalaria paradoxa, Cymbalaria spetae,
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
Georg Cufodontis (1896-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cufod.' in the authors string.
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942332-1: 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].