Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
orientale
ID:
534075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 289 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533407

Common Names

  • Anarrhinum orientale
  • Oriental Anarrhinum
  • Oriental's Anarrhinum

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Description

Anarrhinum orientale (also called Oriental 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.

Uses & Benefits

Anarrhinum orientale is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anarrhinum orientale 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anarrhinum orientale 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 orientale

Anarrhinum orientale is native to the Mediterranean region.

Anarrhinum orientale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anarrhinum orientale?

Anarrhinum orientale

What is the common name of Anarrhinum orientale?

Oriental Anarrhinum

What is the natural habitat of Anarrhinum orientale?

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798907-1: 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].