Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hutch.) Kornhall
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 147: 385 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598830
Common Names
- Chaenostoma debile
- Weak Chaenostoma
- Weak Chaenostoma
Description
Chaenostoma debile (also called Weak Snapdragon, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has linear leaves and white to pink flowers. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chaenostoma debile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chaenostoma debile is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaenostoma debile can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.
Where to Find Chaenostoma debile
Chaenostoma debile is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in the wild in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and North Africa.
Chaenostoma debile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaenostoma debile?
Chaenostoma debile
What are the common names of Chaenostoma debile?
African Daisy, African Daisy Bush
What is the natural habitat of Chaenostoma debile?
It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas
Species in the Chaenostoma genus
Chaenostoma aethiopicum,
Chaenostoma affine,
Chaenostoma archeri,
Chaenostoma caeruleum,
Chaenostoma calciphilum,
Chaenostoma calycinum,
Chaenostoma campanulatum,
Chaenostoma cinereum,
Chaenostoma comptonii,
Chaenostoma cordatum,
Chaenostoma debile,
Chaenostoma decipiens,
Chaenostoma denudatum,
Chaenostoma floribundum,
Chaenostoma glabratum,
Chaenostoma glanduliferum,
Chaenostoma halimifolium,
Chaenostoma hispidum,
Chaenostoma impeditum,
Chaenostoma integrifolium,
Chaenostoma langebergense,
Chaenostoma leve,
Chaenostoma longipedicellatum,
Chaenostoma macrosiphon,
Chaenostoma marifolium,
Chaenostoma multiramosum,
Chaenostoma neglectum,
Chaenostoma paniculatum,
Chaenostoma patrioticum,
Chaenostoma pauciflorum,
Chaenostoma placidum,
Chaenostoma platysepalum,
Chaenostoma polelense,
Chaenostoma polyanthum,
Chaenostoma racemosum,
Chaenostoma revolutum,
Chaenostoma roseoflavum,
Chaenostoma rotundifolium,
Chaenostoma septentrionale,
Chaenostoma subnudum,
Chaenostoma subsessile,
Chaenostoma subspicatum,
Chaenostoma tenuicaule,
Chaenostoma titanophilum,
Chaenostoma uncinatum,
Chaenostoma violaceum,
Chaenostoma neglectum,
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77065351-1: 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].