Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pendula
ID:
357756

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Kunkel) G.Kunkel

Source:
ksu

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Cuad. Bot. Canaria 14-15: 56 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357088



Common Names

  • Kickxia pendula
  • Pendulous Kickxia
  • Pendulous Kickxia Plant


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Description

Kickxia pendula (also called Chinese Bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm in height. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Kickxia pendula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kickxia pendula 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 pendula 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 pendula

Kickxia pendula is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and Morocco.

Kickxia pendula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kickxia pendula?

Kickxia pendula

What is the common name of Kickxia pendula?

Pendula Kickxia

Where is Kickxia pendula found?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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

Günther W.H. Kunkel (1928-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Kunkel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804108-1: 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].