Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
falukei
ID:
1597356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Güemes & Mota

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 298(3): 205 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048510





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Description

Gadoria falukei (also called Faluke's Gadoria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Gadoria falukei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in dried flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gadoria falukei has white to pale lavender flowers with a tubular shape and five lobes. Its seeds are small, brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gadoria falukei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Gadoria falukei

Gadoria falukei is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Gadoria falukei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gadoria falukei?

Gadoria falukei

What is the common name of Gadoria falukei?

Falukei Spurge

What is the natural habitat of Gadoria falukei?

It is found in dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Gadoria 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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77162078-1: 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].