Status:
valid
Authors:
Pau
Source:
cmp
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Not. Bot. Fl. Españ. 6: 82 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539182
Common Names
- Controversum Antirrhinum
- Antirrhinum Controversum
- Controversum Antirrhinum Plant
Description
Antirrhinum controversum (also called controversial snapdragon, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has light green leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Antirrhinum controversum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Antirrhinum controversum has a small, white flower with six petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Antirrhinum controversum is a tender perennial that can be grown as an annual in colder climates. It typically grows to 1-2’ tall and features narrow, lance-shaped, gray-green leaves and small, snapdragon-like, two-lipped, white to pink flowers in dense, terminal spikes. It is native to the Mediterranean region. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Antirrhinum controversum
Antirrhinum controversum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Antirrhinum controversum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antirrhinum controversum?
Antirrhinum controversum
What is the growth habit of Antirrhinum controversum?
It is an evergreen perennial with a sprawling habit.
What is the flower color of Antirrhinum controversum?
The flowers are white or pink.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799054-1: 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].