Blunted split flower
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Blunted split flower ( Schizanthus grahamii ) |
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The blunt split flower ( Schizanthus grahamii ) is a species of the genus Schizanthus in the nightshade family (Solanaceae). The scientific species name honors the Scottish doctor and botanist Robert Graham (1786–1845).
features
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The blunt split flower is an annual plant that reaches heights of 70 to 90 centimeters. The stem is richly branched and covered with black to brown-headed glandular hairs as well as individual pressed bristles. The leaves measure approximately 12 × 7 centimeters and are pinnate to pinnate and almost bare. The inflorescence is racemose. The corolla tube is 1 to 1.5 times as long as the calyx lobes. The crown is red to purple in color, the upper lip is spotted yellow. The stamens are shorter than the lower lip.
Flowering time is from July to September.
The number of chromosomes is 2n = 20.
Occurrence
The blunt split flower occurs in Chile in forest fringes, bushes and along roadsides.
use
The blunted split flower is used as an ornamental plant for summer flower beds. It has been in culture since the first half of the 19th century at the latest. There are several varieties.
literature
- Eckehart J. Jäger, Friedrich Ebel, Peter Hanelt, Gerd K. Müller (eds.): Rothmaler excursion flora from Germany. Volume 5: Herbaceous ornamental and useful plants . Spectrum Academic Publishing House, Berlin Heidelberg 2008, ISBN 978-3-8274-0918-8 .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Schizanthus grahamii at Tropicos.org. In: IPCN Chromosome Reports . Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis
