Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
maritima
ID:
1260318

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) Hilliard

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 49: 230 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259656

Common Names

  • Jamesbrittenia maritima
  • Seashore Jamesbrittenia
  • Seashore False Foxglove

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Uses & Benefits

Jamesbrittenia maritima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jamesbrittenia maritima is a small, white to pale pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jamesbrittenia maritima can be propagated by seed, division or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and cuttings can be taken in spring or summer. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Jamesbrittenia maritima

Jamesbrittenia maritima can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

Jamesbrittenia maritima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jamesbrittenia maritima?

Jamesbrittenia maritima

What is the common name of Jamesbrittenia maritima?

Maritima

What is the natural habitat of Jamesbrittenia maritima?

Dry grassland, scrub, and rocky outcrops

Species in the Jamesbrittenia genus

Jamesbrittenia heucherifolia, Jamesbrittenia huillana, Jamesbrittenia maxii, Jamesbrittenia angolensis, Jamesbrittenia bergae, Jamesbrittenia dissecta, Jamesbrittenia kraussiana, Jamesbrittenia pedunculosa, Jamesbrittenia accrescens, Jamesbrittenia acutiloba, Jamesbrittenia adpressa, Jamesbrittenia albanensis, Jamesbrittenia albiflora, Jamesbrittenia albobadia, Jamesbrittenia albomarginata, Jamesbrittenia amplexicaulis, Jamesbrittenia argentea, Jamesbrittenia aridicola, Jamesbrittenia aspalathoides, Jamesbrittenia aspleniifolia, Jamesbrittenia breviflora, Jamesbrittenia filicaulis, Jamesbrittenia foliolosa, Jamesbrittenia fruticosa, Jamesbrittenia phlogiflora, Jamesbrittenia grandiflora, Jamesbrittenia jurassica, Jamesbrittenia glutinosa, Jamesbrittenia stellata, Jamesbrittenia atropurpurea, Jamesbrittenia aurantiaca, Jamesbrittenia barbata, Jamesbrittenia beverlyana, Jamesbrittenia bicolor, Jamesbrittenia burkeana, Jamesbrittenia calciphila, Jamesbrittenia candida, Jamesbrittenia canescens, Jamesbrittenia carvalhoi, Jamesbrittenia chenopodioides, Jamesbrittenia concinna, Jamesbrittenia crassicaulis, Jamesbrittenia dentatisepala, Jamesbrittenia dolomitica, Jamesbrittenia elegantissima, Jamesbrittenia fimbriata, Jamesbrittenia fleckii, Jamesbrittenia fodina, Jamesbrittenia fragilis, Jamesbrittenia giessii,

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964700-1: 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].