Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pallida
ID:
633181

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ten.) Wettst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632513



Common Names

  • Cymbalaria pallida
  • Pallid ivy-leaved toadflax
  • Pallid ivy-leaved speedwell


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Description

Cymbalaria pallida (also called Pale Speedwell, Pale Ivy, and Pale 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 pallida 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 pallida for. handelii Cufod.
Cymbalaria pallida for. pallida

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cymbalaria pallida 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cymbalaria pallida can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Cymbalaria pallida

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

Cymbalaria pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cymbalaria pallida?

Cymbalaria pallida

What are the common names of Cymbalaria pallida?

Pale Kenilworth Ivy

Where is Cymbalaria pallida 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

Michele Tenore (1780-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ten.' 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:801828-1: 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].