Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
spuria
ID:
357796

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Dumort.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Fl. Belg. : 35 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357128



Common Names

  • Kickxia spuria
  • Spurious Kickxia
  • Spurious Kickxia Plant


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Synonyms

  • Elatinoides spuria (L.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Kickxia spuria (also called False Foxglove, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a sprawling habit and grows up to 60 cm tall. The leaves are ovate and the flowers are yellow-green. It grows in moist soils and is often found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Kickxia spuria 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Kickxia spuria sub. integrifolia (Brot.) R.Fern.
Kickxia spuria sub. spuria

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kickxia spuria 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 spuria 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 spuria

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

Kickxia spuria FAQ

What are the optimal growing conditions for Kickxia spuria?

Kickxia spuria prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the typical lifespan of Kickxia spuria?

Kickxia spuria typically lives for two to three years.

What type of soil is best for Kickxia spuria?

Kickxia spuria prefers moist, well-drained soil.

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 Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Barthélémy Du Mortier (1797-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dumort.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804122-1: 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].