Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
tortuosum
ID:
540296

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosc ex Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 4: 365 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539628



Common Names

  • Antirrhinum tortuosum
  • Tortuous Snapdragon
  • Tortuous Antirrhinum


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Description

Antirrhinum tortuosum (also called Twisted Snapdragon, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of 0.3–0.6 m and has white or pink flowers with a yellow center. It prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Antirrhinum tortuosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antirrhinum tortuosum is a white-pink color, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antirrhinum tortuosum is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae, native to the Mediterranean region. It is a herbaceous annual plant growing to 30 cm tall by 30 cm wide. It has lance-shaped leaves and small, white, pink or purple flowers in the summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, sown in spring or autumn, or by division in spring.

Where to Find Antirrhinum tortuosum

Antirrhinum tortuosum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, particularly in Spain and Portugal.

Antirrhinum tortuosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antirrhinum tortuosum?

Antirrhinum tortuosum

What is the common name of Antirrhinum tortuosum?

Tortuous Snapdragon

What is the natural habitat of Antirrhinum tortuosum?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Europe

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

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Louis Augustin Guillaume Bosc (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosc' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799325-1: 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].