Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss. & Reut.) Lange
Source:
cmp
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Hispan. 2: 579 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598749
Common Names
- Chaenorhinum macropodum
- Large-footed Chaenorhinum
- Large-footed Campion
Description
Chaenorhinum macropodum (also called Large-Fruited Twin Spur, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in sunny, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chaenorhinum macropodum is a flowering plant that is often grown in gardens for its ornamental value. It has small, star-shaped flowers that come in shades of white, pink, and purple. It is also drought-tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Chaenorhinum macropodum sub. degenii (Hervier) Fern.Casas
Chaenorhinum macropodum sub. macropodum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chaenorhinum macropodum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chaenorhinum macropodum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It is usually propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Chaenorhinum macropodum
Chaenorhinum macropodum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, dry meadows, and open woodlands.
Chaenorhinum macropodum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaenorhinum macropodum?
Chaenorhinum macropodum
What is the natural habitat of Chaenorhinum macropodum?
Dry grasslands, stony slopes, and rocky outcrops
What is the flowering period of Chaenorhinum macropodum?
April to June
Species in the Chaenorhinum genus
Chaenorhinum calycinum,
Chaenorhinum cryptarum,
Chaenorhinum flexuosum,
Chaenorhinum foroughii,
Chaenorhinum glareosum,
Chaenorhinum grandiflorum,
Chaenorhinum grossecostatum,
Chaenorhinum huber-morathii,
Chaenorhinum johnstonii,
Chaenorhinum litorale,
Chaenorhinum macropodum,
Chaenorhinum minus,
Chaenorhinum reticulatum,
Chaenorhinum robustum,
Chaenorhinum rubrifolium,
Chaenorhinum rupestre,
Chaenorhinum semiglabrum,
Chaenorhinum serpyllifolium,
Chaenorhinum suttonii,
Chaenorhinum tenellum,
Chaenorhinum tuberculatum,
Chaenorhinum villosum,
Chaenorhinum yildirimlii,
Chaenorhinum semispeluncarum,
Chaenorhinum origanifolium,
Chaenorhinum gamezii,
Chaenorhinum raveyi,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801400-1: 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].