Cerinthe major subsp. major
Also known as: Ceranthe acuta (Moench) Opiz +17 more
- Ceranthe acuta (Moench) Opiz
- Cerinthe acuta Moench
- Cerinthe aperta Clairv.
- Cerinthe aperta Lojac.
- Cerinthe aspera Roth
- Cerinthe aspera subsp. gymnandra (Gasp.) Arcang.
- Cerinthe glabra subsp. longiflora (Viv.) Kerguélen
- Cerinthe glauca Moench
- Cerinthe gymnandra Gasp.
- Cerinthe gymnandra Tod. ex Lojac.
- Cerinthe gymnandra var. dubia Maire
- Cerinthe gymnandra var. iberica Caball.
- Cerinthe gymnandra var. macrosiphonia Murb.
- Cerinthe gymnandra var. quichiotis Carrasco
- Cerinthe longiflora Viv.
- Cerinthe major f. pseudopallida Pamp.
- Cerinthe major f. pseudosemipurpurea Pamp.
- Cerinthe major subsp. elegans (Fiori) Giardina & Raimondo
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Cerinthe major subsp. major is an annual belonging to the Boraginaceae family. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Cerinthe major, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Corse, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Libya, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Baltic States, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, New Zealand North, Québec
Base Species & Variations