Antirrhinum australe - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australe
ID:
539791
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rothm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 136: 91 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539123
Common Names
- Southern Snapdragon
- Antirrhinum australe
- Southern Antirrhinum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Antirrhinum australe (also called southern snapdragon, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a branching stem with narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Antirrhinum australe is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antirrhinum australe is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Antirrhinum australe is an annual plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame.
Where to Find Antirrhinum australe
Antirrhinum australe can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Antirrhinum australe FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antirrhinum australe?
Antirrhinum australe
What is the common name of Antirrhinum australe?
Southern Snapdragon
What is the natural habitat of Antirrhinum australe?
Dry grasslands and rocky slopes
Species in the Antirrhinum genus
Antirrhinum australe, Antirrhinum braun-blanquetii, Antirrhinum charidemi, Antirrhinum chavannesii, Antirrhinum controversum, Antirrhinum graniticum, Antirrhinum grosii, Antirrhinum hispanicum, Antirrhinum kretschmeri, Antirrhinum latifolium, Antirrhinum majus, Antirrhinum martenii, Antirrhinum meonanthum, Antirrhinum microphyllum, Antirrhinum molle, Antirrhinum montserratii, Antirrhinum pertegasii, Antirrhinum pulverulentum, Antirrhinum sempervirens, Antirrhinum siculum, Antirrhinum tortuosum, Antirrhinum valentinum, Antirrhinum rothmaleri, Antirrhinum bilbilitanum, Antirrhinum ferrandopardoi, Antirrhinum cirrhigerum, Antirrhinum inexpectans,
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,
References
Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799012-1: 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].