Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
551419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict., ed. 8. : n.° 1 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550751



Common Names

  • Procumbens Asarina
  • Procumbens Snapdragon
  • Procumbens Twining Snapdragon


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Description

Asarina procumbens (also called trailing twining snapdragon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is a twining vine with small, white, star-shaped flowers and is native to Mexico. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests, woodlands, and ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Asarina procumbens is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and hanging baskets. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers, which can be white, pink, or purple. The plant is also known for its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asarina procumbens is a tubular, two-lipped flower that is usually pink or purple in color. The seed is a small, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asarina procumbens is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Asarina procumbens

Asarina procumbens can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Asarina procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asarina procumbens?

Asarina procumbens

What is the common name of Asarina procumbens?

Procumbent snapdragon

What is the family of Asarina procumbens?

Scrophulariaceae

Species in the Asarina genus

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

Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799434-1: 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].