Physoplexis
Physoplexis comosa, the tufted horned rampion, is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae, native to alpine Europe. It is the only species in its genus, and was formerly included in Phyteuma.[2] Molecular evidence closely links this species with Phyteuma nigrum.
| Physoplexis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Campanulaceae |
| Subfamily: | Campanuloideae |
| Genus: | Physoplexis Schur |
| Species: | P. comosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Physoplexis comosa (L.) Schur | |
It is an herbaceous perennial growing to 8 cm (3 in) tall by 10 cm (4 in) wide, with glossy toothed narrow oval leaves, and dense umbels of necked, pale mauve flowers with prominent purple tips (tufts) in summer.[3] It is found in the Alps at altitudes of 300–2,000 m (984–6,562 ft).[1]
The specific epithet comosa means "tufted".[4]
In cultivation it is suitable for the rockery or alpine garden, and has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[5][6]
References
- Jogan, N.; Gargano, D.; Montagnani, C.; Bernhardt, K.G. (2011). "Physoplexis comosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T162148A5549098. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T162148A5549098.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- "Alpine Garden Society - Physoplexis comosa ". Retrieved 30 June 2013.
- RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
- Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. p. 224. ISBN 9781845337315.
- "RHS Plant Selector - Physoplexis comosa". Retrieved 6 February 2021.
- "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 78. Retrieved 27 April 2018.