Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
valentinum
ID:
540311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Font Quer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Ill. Fl. Occid. : 5 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539643



Common Names

  • Antirrhinum valentinum
  • Valentine's Snapdragon
  • Valentine's Antirrhinum


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Description

Antirrhinum valentinum (also called Valentine 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 valentinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antirrhinum valentinum is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antirrhinum valentinum 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 valentinum

Antirrhinum valentinum is native to the Canary Islands.

Antirrhinum valentinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antirrhinum valentinum?

Antirrhinum valentinum

What is the common name of Antirrhinum valentinum?

Valentine Snapdragon

What is the natural habitat of Antirrhinum valentinum?

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

Pius Font i Quer (1888-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Font Quer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799338-1: 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].