Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
557728

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Pennell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 20: 135 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557060



Common Names

  • Aureolaria grandiflora
  • Grandiflora Aureolaria
  • Grandiflora False Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Aureolaria grandiflora grandiflora [unknown]

Description

Aureolaria grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Aureolaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has glossy, dark green leaves and large white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aureolaria grandiflora is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects and to help with digestion. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aureolaria grandiflora has yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aureolaria grandiflora can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Aureolaria grandiflora

Aureolaria grandiflora can be found in the eastern United States.

Aureolaria grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aureolaria grandiflora?

Aureolaria grandiflora

What is the common name of Aureolaria grandiflora?

Large-flowered False Foxglove

Where does Aureolaria grandiflora grow?

Aureolaria grandiflora is found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida.

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:26974-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].