Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pulverulentum
ID:
540200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lázaro Ibiza

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. 29: 164 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539532



Common Names

  • Powdery Snapdragon
  • Powdery Twin Snapdragon
  • Powdery Common Snapdragon


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Description

Antirrhinum pulverulentum (also called Dusty Snapdragon, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a hairy stem, with lanceolate leaves and white flowers with a yellow center. It grows in sunny, dry areas, such as rocky hillsides and dry meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Antirrhinum pulverulentum is an ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antirrhinum pulverulentum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Antirrhinum pulverulentum: Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Antirrhinum pulverulentum

Antirrhinum pulverulentum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soil.

Antirrhinum pulverulentum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antirrhinum pulverulentum?

Antirrhinum pulverulentum

What is the common name of Antirrhinum pulverulentum?

Dusty Snapdragon

What is the natural habitat of Antirrhinum pulverulentum?

Dry meadows, open woodlands, and roadsides

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

Blas Lázaro Ibiza (1858-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lázaro Ibiza' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799254-1: 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].