Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pubescens
ID:
633185

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Presl & C.Presl) Cufod.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1947: 148 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632517



Common Names

  • Cymbalaria pubescens
  • Downy ivy-leaved toadflax
  • Downy ivy-leaved speedwell


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Description

Cymbalaria pubescens (also called Downy Speedwell, Downy Ivy, and Downy 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 pubescens 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 pubescens 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 pubescens is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot and kept moist until germination. The plants can also be propagated by taking cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cymbalaria pubescens

Cymbalaria pubescens is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Cymbalaria pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cymbalaria pubescens?

Cymbalaria pubescens

What are the common names of Cymbalaria pubescens?

Downy Kenilworth Ivy

Where is Cymbalaria pubescens 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

Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Jan Svatopluk Presl (1791-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Presl' in the authors string.
Georg Cufodontis (1896-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cufod.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801831-1: 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].