Family: Plantaginaceae
Author: (L.) Dumort.
Bibliography: Fl. Belg.: 35 (1827)
Year: 1827
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Kickxia
Vegetable: False
Observations: Macaronesia, Europe to Medit.
Description
Hairy toadflax, scientifically known as Kickxia spuria, is a fascinating plant belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. This herbaceous species has garnered attention due to its widespread presence across various regions, notably Macaronesia, Europe, and extending to the Mediterranean basin.
Kickxia spuria was documented in the notable botanical work “Flora Belgica,” authored by (L.) Dumort. in 1827, which highlights its enduring recognition in botanical literature. The plant’s common name, “hairy toadflax,” aptly describes its physical characteristics. The plant is adorned with distinctive hair-like structures, giving it a unique texture that makes it easily identifiable in the wild.
The habitat of hairy toadflax spans a broad geographic area, showcasing its adaptability to different environmental conditions. From the moisture-laden air of Macaronesia to the diverse climates of Europe and the Mediterranean, Kickxia spuria thrives in a variety of landscapes. This widespread distribution underscores its resilience and versatility as a species.
Understanding the significance of Kickxia spuria within its natural habitat enriches our appreciation of its ecological role. As part of the Plantaginaceae family, it contributes to the biodiversity of the regions it inhabits. Researchers and botanists continue to study this species, examining its interactions within ecosystems and its potential uses in various fields.
In summary, hairy toadflax, or Kickxia spuria, stands out not only for its distinctive appearance and broad distribution but also for its ecological importance. Its recognition in historical botanical texts and its enduring presence across continents make it a plant worth noting for both scientific study and general interest.
Common Names
Deu: eiblättriges schlangenmaul, eiblättriges tännelkraut
Eng: round-leaved fluellen, roundleaf cancerwort, blunt-leaf fluellen, hairy toadflax, round-leaf fluellen, round-leaf-toadflax, round-leaved cancerwort, round-leaved toadflax
Dan: rundbladet torskemund
Nld: eironde leeuwenbek
Fra: linaire bâtarde
Ces: oštěpovka pochybná, úporek pochybný
Swe: rundsporre, sarvinielukukka
Fin: sarvinielukukka
Nob: vrangtorskemunn
Nno: vrangtorskemunn
Cym: llysiau llywelyn, llysiau llywelyn crwnddail, llysiau-llywelyn deilgrwn, trwyn y llo crwnddail
En: Hairy toadflax, Round-leaf-toadflax, Round-leaf fluellen, Blunt-leaf fluellen, Round-leaved Fluellen, Roundleaf cancerwort, Round-leaved cancerwort, Round-leaved toadflax
Ar: مزيز (مِزيز)
Cs: Oštěpovka pochybná, Úporek pochybný
Da: Rundbladet torskemund
Nl: Eironde leeuwenbek, Eironde Leeuwebek
Fi: Sarvinielukukka
Fr: Linaire bâtarde, Fausse Velvote, Kickxia bâtarde, Velvote
De: Eiblättriges Schlangenmaul, Eiblättriges Tännelkraut, Eiblättriges Leinkraut, Unechtes Tännelkraut, Unechtes Tännelleinkraut
He: עפעפית עגולת-עלים
It: Cencio molle piccolo
Nb: Vrangtorskemunn
Nn: Vrangtorskemunn
Sv: Rundsporre, Sarvinielukukka
Cy: Llysiau Llywelyn, Llysiau Llywelyn Crwnddail, Llysiau-Llywelyn Deilgrwn, Trwyn y Llo Crwnddail
Synonyms
- Elatinoides spuria ((L.) Wettst.)
- Linaria spuria ((L.) Mill.)
- Cymbalaria spuria ((L.) G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb.)
- Elatine spuria ((L.) Fourr.)
Distribution
- Albania (native)
- Algeria (native)
- Austria (native)
- Azores (native)
- Baleares (native)
- Belgium (native)
- Bulgaria (native)
- Canary Is. (native)
- Corse (native)
- Cyprus (native)
- Czechoslovakia (native)
- East Aegean Is. (native)
- Egypt (native)
- France (native)
- Germany (native)
- Greece (native)
- Hungary (native)
- Iran (native)
- Iraq (native)
- Italy (native)
- Kriti (native)
- Krym (native)
- Lebanon-Syria (native)
- Madeira (native)
- Morocco (native)
- Netherlands (native)
- Palestine (native)
- Poland (native)
- Portugal (native)
- Romania (native)
- Sardegna (native)
- Selvagens (native)
- Sicilia (native)
- Sinai (native)
- Spain (native)
- Switzerland (native)
- Tunisia (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Turkey-in-Europe (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
- Alabama (introduced)
- British Columbia (introduced)
- California (introduced)
- Cape Provinces (introduced)
- Denmark (introduced)
- Florida (introduced)
- Great Britain (introduced)
- Kentucky (introduced)
- Missouri (introduced)
- Montana (introduced)
- New Jersey (introduced)
- New York (introduced)
- North Carolina (introduced)
- Ohio (introduced)
- Ontario (introduced)
- Oregon (introduced)
- Pennsylvania (introduced)
- Rhode I. (introduced)
- Tasmania (introduced)
- Tennessee (introduced)
- Wisconsin (introduced)
Additional Images
Leaf
Taken Sep 6, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 6, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 6, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 24, 2022 by Helena Del (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 28, 2019 by Linda Daube (cc-by-sa)
Flower
Taken Sep 6, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 6, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 1, 2005 by Tela Botanica − Françoise CARLE (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 26, 2020 by Ken Sedman (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 11, 2020 by Fernández Josu (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Feb 21, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 10, 2011 by Tela Botanica − John DE VOS (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 23, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Geneviève Botti (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 23, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Geneviève Botti (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 6, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken Jul 23, 2021 by Aurélie G. (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 6, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 22, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Paul FABRE (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 6, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 6, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
Taken Sep 15, 2007 by Photoflora – Yann QUELEN (©)
Taken Nov 4, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Annick Larbouillat (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Encyclopedia of Life (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Oct 22, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Dominique REMAUD (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 22, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Dominique REMAUD (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken Oct 3, 2022 by Didier (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 12, 2022 by Anne Gleize (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 20, 2020 by Myriam Badawi (cc-by-sa)
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3170817)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804122-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Kickxia spuria (L.) Dumort.)
Specifications
Growth habit: Forb/herb
Growth
Ph maximum: 7.5
Ph minimum: 7.0
Light: 7
Atmospheric humidity: 5
Bloom months: [‘jun’, ‘jul’, ‘aug’, ‘sep’, ‘oct’]
Soil nutriments: 6