Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
447769

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kraenzl.) Van den Berg & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16: 109 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447101



Common Names

  • Pretty Isabelia
  • Isabelia pulchella
  • Pretty Isabelia


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Synonyms

  • Meiracyllium wettsteinii Porsch [unknown]
  • Neolauchea pulchella Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Isabelia pulchella alba Nunes ex Van den Berg & M.W.Chase [unknown]
  • Isabelia pulchella alba Nunes [unknown]
  • Isabelia pulchella (Kraenzl.) Senghas & Teusch. [unknown]

Description

Isabelia pulchella (also called Pretty Isabelia, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous flowering plant. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and it typically grows in sunny, dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Isabelia pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linaria thymifolia has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isabelia pulchella is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Isabelia pulchella

Isabelia pulchella can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Isabelia pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isabelia pulchella?

Isabelia pulchella

What is the common name of Isabelia pulchella?

Pretty Isabelia

What is the natural habitat of Isabelia pulchella?

Isabelia pulchella is native to Brazil

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-249985: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.
Cássio van den Berg (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van den Berg' in the authors string.