Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
spiniflora
ID:
357795

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Schwartz) D.A.Sutton

Source:
ksu

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Rev. Antirrh. : 229 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357127



Common Names

  • Kickxia spiniflora
  • Spiniflorous Kickxia
  • Spiniflorous Kickxia Plant


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Description

Kickxia spiniflora (also called Chinese Lantern Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 20 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow-green. It grows in moist soils and is often found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Kickxia spiniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kickxia spiniflora has small, yellowish-green flowers that are followed by small, black, shiny fruits. The seedlings are small and conical, with a single central stem and short, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kickxia spiniflora is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Kickxia spiniflora

Kickxia spiniflora is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Morocco.

Kickxia spiniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kickxia spiniflora?

Kickxia spiniflora

What type of plant is Kickxia spiniflora?

Herb

Where is Kickxia spiniflora 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

Oskar Schwartz (1901-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Schwartz' in the authors string.
David A. Sutton (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Sutton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:946025-1: 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].