Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hispanicum
ID:
539947

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Antirrh. : 83 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539279



Common Names

  • Hispanic Snapdragon
  • Hispanic Antirrhinum
  • Hispanic Dragon Flower


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Synonyms

  • Antirrhinum majus hispanicum (Chav.) Malag. [unknown]

Description

Antirrhinum hispanicum (also called Spanish Snapdragon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry meadows, rocky slopes and scrublands. It has lanceolate leaves and white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Antirrhinum hispanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Antirrhinum hispanicum sub. mollissimum (Pau) Fern.Casas
Antirrhinum hispanicum sub. mollissimum (Pau) D.A.Webb
Antirrhinum hispanicum sub. hispanicum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antirrhinum hispanicum is a white or pinkish-white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antirrhinum hispanicum is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is also tolerant of salt spray and can be grown in coastal areas.

Where to Find Antirrhinum hispanicum

Antirrhinum hispanicum is native to the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa.

Antirrhinum hispanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antirrhinum hispanicum?

Antirrhinum hispanicum

What is the common name of Antirrhinum hispanicum?

Spanish Snapdragon

What type of plant is Antirrhinum hispanicum?

Annual flowering plant

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

Édouard Louis Chavannes (1805-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799132-1: 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].