Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
diandra
ID:
523563

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 59: 44 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522895



Common Names

  • Agalmyla diandra
  • Two-stamened Agalmyla
  • Two-stamened False Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Cyrtandra dolichocarpa Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Agalmyla diandra (also called the Two-stamen Agalmyla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the United States. It is an annual herb with small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in dry, open habitats such as prairies and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Agalmyla diandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agalmyla diandra has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agalmyla diandra 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 diandra

Agalmyla diandra can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.

Agalmyla diandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agalmyla diandra?

Agalmyla diandra

What is the common name of Agalmyla diandra?

Two-stamen false foxglove

What is the habitat of Agalmyla diandra?

Dry, sandy, open woods, barrens, and roadsides

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-2625173: Based on the initial data import
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.