Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
523565

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Blumea 44: 383 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522897



Common Names

  • Agalmyla elongata
  • Elongate Agalmyla
  • Elongate False Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Liebigia elongata (Blume) DC. [unknown]
  • Dichrotrichum elongatum (Blume) Fern.-Vill. [unknown]
  • Dichrotrichum ternateum Reinw. ex de Vriese [unknown]

Description

Agalmyla elongata (also called the Elongated 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 elongata 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

The flower of Agalmyla elongata is white or pinkish, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agalmyla elongata 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 elongata

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

Agalmyla elongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agalmyla elongata?

Agalmyla elongata

What is the common name of Agalmyla elongata?

Elongate false foxglove

What is the habitat of Agalmyla elongata?

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-2625175: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.