Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lanigera
ID:
357768

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desf.) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Ann. K. K. Naturhist. Hofmus. 27: 403 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357100



Common Names

  • Kickxia lanigera
  • Lanigerous Kickxia
  • Lanigerous Kickxia Plant


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Description

Kickxia lanigera (also called Woolly Bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has an upright habit and grows up to 1.4 m in height. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Kickxia lanigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kickxia lanigera has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kickxia lanigera is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Kickxia lanigera

Kickxia lanigera is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the Middle East.

Kickxia lanigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kickxia lanigera?

Kickxia lanigera

What is the family of Kickxia lanigera?

Scrophulariaceae

What are the common names of Kickxia lanigera?

Lanigera Kickxia, Woolly Kickxia

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

Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804103-1: 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].