Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Rothm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 52: 31 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239141
Common Names
- Neogaerrhinum strictum
- Strict Neogaerrhinum
- Strict Snakeweed
Description
Neogaerrhinum strictum (also called Strict Neogaerrhinum, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has light green leaves and produces yellow-orange flowers. It prefers dry, sandy habitats and is often found in desert scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Neogaerrhinum strictum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat headaches, fever, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Neogaerrhinum strictum flowers are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neogaerrhinum strictum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Neogaerrhinum strictum
Neogaerrhinum strictum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Neogaerrhinum strictum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neogaerrhinum strictum?
Neogaerrhinum strictum
What is the common name of Neogaerrhinum strictum?
Strictum Neogaerrhinum
What is the natural habitat of Neogaerrhinum strictum?
Dry rocky slopes, canyons, and hillsides in the southwestern United States
Species in the Neogaerrhinum 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:168557-2: 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].