Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
medusa
ID:
636984

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) A.G.Mill. & Riedl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40: 16 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636316

Common Names

  • Cystostemon Medusa
  • Medusa Cystostemon
  • Medusa Cystostemon

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Description

Cystostemon medusa (also called Cystostemon medusa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands, and can reach up to 30 cm in height.

Uses & Benefits

Cystostemon medusa is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a ground cover in gardens. It has fragrant white flowers and is a great choice for shady areas. It is also known to be a good companion plant, helping to repel pests from other plants.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cystostemon medusa is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are long and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cystostemon medusa is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division of the clumps. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and the divisions should be done in early spring.

Where to Find Cystostemon medusa

Cystostemon medusa can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey.

Cystostemon medusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cystostemon medusa?

Cystostemon medusa

What is the common name of Cystostemon medusa?

Medusa Cystostemon

What type of plant is Cystostemon medusa?

Herb

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2754446: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Anthony G. Miller (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.G.Mill.' in the authors string.
Harald Udo von Riedl (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riedl' in the authors string.