Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
biflora
ID:
523545

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Elmer) Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 59: 53 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522877



Common Names

  • Two-flowered Agalmyla
  • Two-flowered False Foxglove
  • Two-flowered Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Dichrotrichum biflorum Elmer [unknown]
  • Dichrotrichum pauciflorum Merr. [unknown]

Description

Agalmyla biflora (also called Two-flowered Agalmyla, and Two-flowered False Foxglove, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant. It has a slender stem, and its leaves are linear and opposite. It is native to North America, and it typically grows in dry, sandy, or rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Agalmyla biflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agalmyla biflora has white to pink flowers with yellow throats. The seeds are small, brown and smooth. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agalmyla biflora is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6 ft) tall. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to Australia and can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Agalmyla biflora

Agalmyla biflora can be found in Indonesia, in the Maluku Islands.

Agalmyla biflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agalmyla biflora?

Agalmyla biflora

What is the common name of Agalmyla biflora?

Biflora agalmyla

What type of plant is Agalmyla biflora?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Agalmyla genus

Agalmyla hilliardiae, Agalmyla affinis, Agalmyla aitinyuensis, Agalmyla ambonica, Agalmyla angiensis, Agalmyla angustifolia, Agalmyla aurantiaca, Agalmyla beccarii, Agalmyla bicolor, Agalmyla biflora, Agalmyla bilirana, Agalmyla borneensis, Agalmyla bracteata, Agalmyla brevifolia, Agalmyla brevipes, Agalmyla brownii, Agalmyla calelanensis, Agalmyla centralis, Agalmyla chalmersii, Agalmyla chorisepala, Agalmyla chrysostyla, Agalmyla clarkei, Agalmyla columneoides, Agalmyla decipiens, Agalmyla dentatisepala, Agalmyla diandra, Agalmyla elegans, Agalmyla elongata, Agalmyla erecta, Agalmyla exannulata, Agalmyla formosa, Agalmyla gjellerupii, Agalmyla glabra, Agalmyla glabrisepala, Agalmyla glandulosa, Agalmyla gracilis, Agalmyla hirta, Agalmyla hooglenii, Agalmyla immersinervia, Agalmyla inaequidentata, Agalmyla insularis, Agalmyla javanica, Agalmyla johannis-winkleri, Agalmyla keysseri, Agalmyla kowapiana, Agalmyla lavandulacea, Agalmyla leuserensis, Agalmyla lobata, Agalmyla longiattenuata, Agalmyla longipetiolata,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2625157: Based on the initial data import
Adolph Daniel Edward Elmer (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elmer' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.