Angelonia pratensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pratensis
ID:
537177
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gardner ex Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 253 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536509
Common Names
- Angelonia pratensis
- Meadow Angelonia
- Pratensis Angelonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Angelonia pratensis (also called Meadow Angelonia, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and multiple stems that bear multiple flowers. It typically grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodland edges.
Uses & Benefits
Angelonia pratensis is a flowering plant native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its showy flowers come in shades of pink, purple, and white. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Angelonia pratensis has small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually white or pink in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Angelonia pratensis is a tropical perennial that is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division. It is a fast-growing plant and can reach up to 1.5 m in height.
Where to Find Angelonia pratensis
Angelonia pratensis is native to Mexico and Central America.
Angelonia pratensis FAQ
What are the best growing conditions for Angelonia pratensis?
Angelonia pratensis prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade.
What is the average height of Angelonia pratensis?
Angelonia pratensis typically grows to a height of 12-18 inches.
What is the average lifespan of Angelonia pratensis?
Angelonia pratensis typically has a lifespan of 2-3 years.
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798949-1: 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].