Status:
valid
Authors:
Rothm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 136: 61 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539516
Common Names
- Pertegas' Snapdragon
- Pertegas' Twin Snapdragon
- Pertegas' Common Snapdragon
Description
Antirrhinum pertegasii (also called Pertégas' Snapdragon, among many other common names) is an annual plant with white and pink flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Antirrhinum pertegasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Antirrhinum pertegasii has small, white flowers with yellow throats and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Antirrhinum pertegasii: Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Antirrhinum pertegasii
Antirrhinum pertegasii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, particularly in Spain and Portugal.
Antirrhinum pertegasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antirrhinum pertegasii?
Antirrhinum pertegasii
What is the common name of Antirrhinum pertegasii?
Pertegas's Snapdragon
What is the natural habitat of Antirrhinum pertegasii?
Rocky hillsides and dry meadows
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:799239-1: 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].