Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
caespitosum
ID:
654839

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Taylor

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 8: 441 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654171

Common Names

  • Dopatrium caespitosum
  • Caespitosum Dopatrium
  • Caespitosum

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Description

Dopatrium caespitosum (also called Tufted Dopatrium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb found in Europe and Asia. It has a creeping rootstock and a stem up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate, up to 8 cm long and 2 cm wide. The leaves form tufts, and the flowers are white, pink or purple, and the fruits are ovoid capsules.

Uses & Benefits

Dopatrium caespitosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in dry, sunny areas. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract birds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dopatrium caespitosum is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dopatrium caespitosum: This plant is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is relatively easy to propagate by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Dopatrium caespitosum

Dopatrium caespitosum can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

Dopatrium caespitosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dopatrium caespitosum?

Dopatrium caespitosum

What are the common names of Dopatrium caespitosum?

Tufted Dopatrium

What is the natural habitat of Dopatrium caespitosum?

Dry, rocky hillsides, scrubland, and grassland

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

Peter Taylor (1926-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Taylor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802162-1: 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].