Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
racemosum
ID:
599556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Compan. Bot. Mag. 1: 377 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598888

Common Names

  • Chaenostoma racemosum
  • Racemose Chaenostoma
  • Racemose Chaenostoma

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Description

Chaenostoma racemosum (also called Racemose Chaenostoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in moist, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Chaenostoma racemosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaenostoma racemosum is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaenostoma racemosum is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial groundcover that grows to a height of about 15 cm. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Chaenostoma racemosum

Chaenostoma racemosum is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in the wild in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and North Africa.

Chaenostoma racemosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaenostoma racemosum?

Chaenostoma racemosum

What is the common name of Chaenostoma racemosum?

Racemose Chaenostoma

What is the habitat of Chaenostoma racemosum?

It is found in moist grasslands, open woodlands, and along streams and rivers

Species in the Chaenostoma genus

Chaenostoma aethiopicum, Chaenostoma affine, Chaenostoma archeri, Chaenostoma caeruleum, Chaenostoma calciphilum, Chaenostoma calycinum, Chaenostoma campanulatum, Chaenostoma cinereum, Chaenostoma comptonii, Chaenostoma cordatum, Chaenostoma debile, Chaenostoma decipiens, Chaenostoma denudatum, Chaenostoma floribundum, Chaenostoma glabratum, Chaenostoma glanduliferum, Chaenostoma halimifolium, Chaenostoma hispidum, Chaenostoma impeditum, Chaenostoma integrifolium, Chaenostoma langebergense, Chaenostoma leve, Chaenostoma longipedicellatum, Chaenostoma macrosiphon, Chaenostoma marifolium, Chaenostoma multiramosum, Chaenostoma neglectum, Chaenostoma paniculatum, Chaenostoma patrioticum, Chaenostoma pauciflorum, Chaenostoma placidum, Chaenostoma platysepalum, Chaenostoma polelense, Chaenostoma polyanthum, Chaenostoma racemosum, Chaenostoma revolutum, Chaenostoma roseoflavum, Chaenostoma rotundifolium, Chaenostoma septentrionale, Chaenostoma subnudum, Chaenostoma subsessile, Chaenostoma subspicatum, Chaenostoma tenuicaule, Chaenostoma titanophilum, Chaenostoma uncinatum, Chaenostoma violaceum, Chaenostoma neglectum,

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801490-1: 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].