Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hispidum
ID:
599517

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Compan. Bot. Mag. 1: 376 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598849

Common Names

  • Chaenostoma hispidum
  • Hispid Chaenostoma
  • Hispid Bluebell

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Synonyms

  • Chaenostoma integrifolium parvifolium Benth. [unknown]

Description

Chaenostoma hispidum (also called 'Hairy Chaenostoma', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky, mountainous habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chaenostoma hispidum 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 hispidum is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaenostoma hispidum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated from cuttings in late summer or early fall. It is best to water the plant regularly, but not too much, as it is susceptible to root rot.

Where to Find Chaenostoma hispidum

Chaenostoma hispidum is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky slopes.

Chaenostoma hispidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaenostoma hispidum?

Chaenostoma hispidum

What is the common name of Chaenostoma hispidum?

Hairy Chaenostoma

What is the natural habitat of Chaenostoma hispidum?

Chaenostoma hispidum is native to South Africa and is found in rocky outcrops and grasslands

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801467-1: 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].