Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
carinthiaca
ID:
428056

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1781

Citation Micro:
Misc. Austriac. 2: 62 (1781)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427388



Common Names

  • Wulfenia
  • Carinthiaca Wulfenia
  • Wulfenia Carinthiaca


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Description

Wulfenia carinthiaca (also called Carinthian Wulfenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in open grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Wulfenia carinthiaca has been used for a variety of purposes, including as a source of food, for medicinal purposes, as a fuel source, and for construction materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wulfenia carinthiaca has small, yellow flowers with purple veins. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wulfenia carinthiaca is an evergreen shrub that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Wulfenia carinthiaca

Wulfenia carinthiaca is native to the Carinthia region of Austria and can be found in the surrounding areas.

Wulfenia carinthiaca FAQ

What are the common uses of Wulfenia carinthiaca?

Wulfenia carinthiaca is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes.

What is the growth rate of Wulfenia carinthiaca?

Wulfenia carinthiaca grows at a moderate rate.

What is the best soil type for Wulfenia carinthiaca?

Wulfenia carinthiaca prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.

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

Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812925-1: 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].