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
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.
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 Wulfenia genus
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
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].