Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Willd.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4. 3: 260 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533378
Common Names
- Anarrhinum bellidifolium
- Daisy-leaved Anarrhinum
- Bellidifolium Anarrhinum
Description
Anarrhinum bellidifolium (also called 'daisy-leaved anarrhinum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in woodlands and grasslands, and is characterized by its dense inflorescences and its white, yellow, or pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Anarrhinum bellidifolium is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and inflammation. It is also used as a food preservative and as a flavoring agent in food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anarrhinum bellidifolium has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anarrhinum bellidifolium is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plant should be kept in a sunny spot and watered regularly.
Where to Find Anarrhinum bellidifolium
Anarrhinum bellidifolium is found in the Mediterranean region.
Anarrhinum bellidifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anarrhinum bellidifolium?
Anarrhinum bellidifolium
What is the common name of Anarrhinum bellidifolium?
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Where is Anarrhinum bellidifolium found?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798885-1: 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].