Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Elench. Pl. Nov. : 71 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533402
Common Names
- Anarrhinum laxiflorum
- Laxiflorous Anarrhinum
- Laxiflorous's Anarrhinum
Description
Anarrhinum laxiflorum (also called Looseflower Snapdragon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers with loosely arranged petals.
Uses & Benefits
Anarrhinum laxiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anarrhinum laxiflorum is white or pink, with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anarrhinum laxiflorum can be propagated by seed or division. It should be grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned back after flowering to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Anarrhinum laxiflorum
Anarrhinum laxiflorum is native to the Mediterranean region.
Anarrhinum laxiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anarrhinum laxiflorum?
Anarrhinum laxiflorum
What is the common name of Anarrhinum laxiflorum?
Loose-flowered Anarrhinum
What is the natural habitat of Anarrhinum laxiflorum?
Dry, rocky hillsides
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:798902-1: 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].