Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
macrosiphon
ID:
599533

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 34: 502 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598865

Common Names

  • Chaenostoma macrosiphon
  • Large-sipped Chaenostoma
  • Large-sipped Bluebell

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Description

Chaenostoma macrosiphon (also called Large-siphon 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 macrosiphon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaenostoma macrosiphon has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaenostoma macrosiphon 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 macrosiphon

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

Chaenostoma macrosiphon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaenostoma macrosiphon?

Chaenostoma macrosiphon

What is the common name of Chaenostoma macrosiphon?

Large-siphoned Chaenostoma

What is the habitat of Chaenostoma macrosiphon?

It is found in moist grasslands, open woodlands, and along streams and rivers

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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801476-1: 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].