Cymbalaria paradoxa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
1545861
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greuter) Carnicero
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 307(2)-13: 13 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026587
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Cymbalaria paradoxa (also called the Italian wall-flower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Italy, where it grows in rocky and sandy habitats. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cymbalaria paradoxa is used as an ornamental plant and can be used as a natural pesticide. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cymbalaria paradoxa are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Cymbalaria paradoxa is a tropical perennial that prefers warm temperatures and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix that is rich in organic matter. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Cymbalaria paradoxa
Cymbalaria paradoxa can be found in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains in South America.
Cymbalaria paradoxa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cymbalaria paradoxa?
Cymbalaria paradoxa
What is the common name of Cymbalaria paradoxa?
Paradox Cymbalaria
Where is Cymbalaria paradoxa found?
It is found in Ethiopia
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77297212-1: 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].