Angelonia alternifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alternifolia
ID:
537140
Status:
valid
Authors:
V.C.Souza
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Bradea 8: 37 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536472
Common Names
- Angelonia alternifolia
- Alternate-leaved Angelonia
- Alternate Angelonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Angelonia alternifolia (also called Alternate-leaved Angelonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America and found in moist meadows and grasslands. It has a stout stem and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Angelonia alternifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues and to improve circulation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Angelonia alternifolia has white to pale pink flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves that are deeply divided and toothed.
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Angelonia alternifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist.
Where to Find Angelonia alternifolia
Angelonia alternifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in wetland areas.
Angelonia alternifolia FAQ
What are the benefits of Angelonia alternifolia?
Angelonia alternifolia has many benefits, including its ability to reduce inflammation, aid digestion, and act as an antioxidant.
What parts of Angelonia alternifolia are used?
The root, leaves, and stems of Angelonia alternifolia are used for medicinal purposes.
How do you use Angelonia alternifolia?
Angelonia alternifolia can be used in teas, tinctures, and extracts.
Species in the Angelonia genus
Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris, Angelonia chiquitensis, Angelonia ciliaris, Angelonia cornigera, Angelonia crassifolia, Angelonia eriostachys, Angelonia goyazensis, Angelonia hookeriana, Angelonia integerrima, Angelonia linarioides, Angelonia minor, Angelonia pilosella, Angelonia pratensis, Angelonia procumbens, Angelonia pubescens, Angelonia salicariifolia, Angelonia serrata, Angelonia tomentosa, Angelonia verticillata, Angelonia parviflora, Angelonia micrantha, Angelonia perennis,
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
Vinicius Castro Souza (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.C.Souza' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:313501-2: 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].