Status:
valid
Authors:
Desf.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 2: 51 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533409
Common Names
- Anarrhinum pedatum
- Pedate Anarrhinum
- Pedate's Anarrhinum
Description
Anarrhinum pedatum (also called Pedate anarrhinum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has white or pink flowers with yellow anthers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Anarrhinum pedatum is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anarrhinum pedatum 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 pedatum 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 pedatum
Anarrhinum pedatum is found in the Mediterranean region.
Anarrhinum pedatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anarrhinum pedatum?
Anarrhinum pedatum
What is the common name of Anarrhinum pedatum?
Pedate Anarrhinum
What is the natural habitat of Anarrhinum pedatum?
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:798909-1: 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].