Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
rutifolia
ID:
1047061

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Hoffmanns. & Link

Source:
tro

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Fl. Portug. 2: 94 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046399

Common Names

  • Pycnocomon rutifolia
  • Pycnocomon
  • Rutifolia Pycnocomon

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Description

Pycnocomon rutifolia (also called Rutilated Pycnocomon, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Africa. It is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family and has small white flowers that bloom in summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnocomon rutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pycnocomon rutifolia has small, white flowers with 5 petals and 5 sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnocomon rutifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every few years to keep the plant healthy.

Where to Find Pycnocomon rutifolia

Pycnocomon rutifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Species in the Pycnocomon genus

Species in the Caprifoliaceae family

Bassecoia bretschneideri, Bassecoia siamensis, Bassecoia hookeri, Cephalaria duzceensis, Cephalaria alpina, Cephalaria ambrosioides, Cephalaria anatolica, Cephalaria aristata, Cephalaria armeniaca, Cephalaria armerioides, Cephalaria armoraciifolia, Cephalaria attenuata, Cephalaria axillaris, Cephalaria aytachii, Cephalaria balansae, Cephalaria balkharica, Cephalaria beijiangensis, Cephalaria calcarea, Cephalaria cedrorum, Cephalaria charadzeae, Cephalaria cilicica, Cephalaria coriacea, Cephalaria dagestanica, Cephalaria decurrens, Cephalaria demetrii, Cephalaria dichaetophora, Cephalaria dirmilensis, Cephalaria ekimiana, Cephalaria elazigensis, Cephalaria elmaliensis, Cephalaria fanourii, Cephalaria flava, Cephalaria foliosa, Cephalaria galpiniana, Cephalaria gazipashensis, Cephalaria gigantea, Cephalaria goetzei, Cephalaria hakkiarica, Cephalaria hirsuta, Cephalaria humilis, Cephalaria integrifolia, Cephalaria isaurica, Cephalaria joppensis, Cephalaria juncea, Cephalaria katangensis, Cephalaria kesruanica, Cephalaria kotschyi, Cephalaria laevigata, Cephalaria leucantha, Cephalaria litvinovii,

References

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Johann Centurius Hoffmannsegg (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffmanns.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319661-1: Based on the initial data import