Status:
valid
Authors:
Hjertson, Henrot & Thulin
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 26: 35 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743475
Common Names
- Campylanthus Hajarensis
- Hajarensis Campylanthus
- Campylanthus
Description
Campylanthus hajarensis (also called Hajarensis, among many other common names) is a shrub found in Saudi Arabia. It has a dense, spreading crown, and can reach up to 2 m in height. Its leaves are alternate, narrow-elliptic in shape, and are up to 5 cm long. It is native to Saudi Arabia, and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Campylanthus hajarensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campylanthus hajarensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campylanthus hajarensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Campylanthus hajarensis
Campylanthus hajarensis is found in the south-west of Western Australia.
Campylanthus hajarensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylanthus hajarensis?
Campylanthus hajarensis
What type of plant is Campylanthus hajarensis?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Campylanthus hajarensis?
Dry grasslands of India
Species in the Campylanthus genus
Campylanthus anisotrichus,
Campylanthus antonii,
Campylanthus chascaniflorus,
Campylanthus glaber,
Campylanthus hubaishanii,
Campylanthus incanus,
Campylanthus junceus,
Campylanthus mirandae,
Campylanthus parviflorus,
Campylanthus pungens,
Campylanthus ramosissimus,
Campylanthus reconditus,
Campylanthus salsoloides,
Campylanthus sedoides,
Campylanthus somaliensis,
Campylanthus spinosus,
Campylanthus yemenensis,
Campylanthus hajarensis,
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
Jacqueline Henrot: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrot' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77095104-1: 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].