Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hiern) Kornhall
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 147: 385 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598881
Common Names
- Chaenostoma polelense
- Polel Chaenostoma
- Polel Chaenostoma
Description
Chaenostoma polelense (also called Polelen 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 polelense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Chaenostoma polelense sub. fraternum (Hilliard) Kornhall
Chaenostoma polelense sub. polelense
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chaenostoma polelense has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and fragile.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaenostoma polelense is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial groundcover that grows to a height of about 15 cm. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Chaenostoma polelense
Chaenostoma polelense is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in the wild in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and North Africa.
Chaenostoma polelense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaenostoma polelense?
Chaenostoma polelense
What is the common name of Chaenostoma polelense?
Polelen's Chaenostoma
What is the habitat of Chaenostoma polelense?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77065348-1: 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].