Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
petranum
ID:
1334009

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Danin) Yousefi & Zarre

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 34: 461 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346463



Common Names

  • Nanorrhinum petranum
  • Nanorrhinum petranum Plant
  • Nanorrhinum petranum Flower


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Description

Nanorrhinum petranum (also called Petranum Nanorrhinum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plantaginaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nanorrhinum petranum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nanorrhinum petranum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nanorrhinum petranum is a perennial plant that is propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Nanorrhinum petranum

Nanorrhinum petranum is native to India and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Western Ghats.

Nanorrhinum petranum FAQ

What type of plant is Nanorrhinum petranum?

Nanorrhinum petranum is a species of perennial herb.

Where is Nanorrhinum petranum found?

Nanorrhinum petranum is found in the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Nanorrhinum petranum?

Nanorrhinum petranum is a low-growing herb with narrow, pointed leaves and small white flowers.

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

Avinoam Danin (1939-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danin' in the authors string.
Shahin Zarre (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zarre' in the authors string.
Nafiseh Yousefi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yousefi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77157464-1: 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].