Angelonia pubescens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
537179
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Compan. Bot. Mag. 2: 15 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536511
Common Names
- Angelonia pubescens
- Downy Angelonia
- Downy Summer Snapdragon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Angelonia pubescens (also called Downy 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 pubescens 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 pubescens 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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Angelonia pubescens 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 1.2 m in height.
Where to Find Angelonia pubescens
Angelonia pubescens is native to Mexico and Central America.
Angelonia pubescens FAQ
What are the best growing conditions for Angelonia pubescens?
Angelonia pubescens prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade.
What is the average height of Angelonia pubescens?
Angelonia pubescens typically grows to a height of 12-18 inches.
What is the average lifespan of Angelonia pubescens?
Angelonia pubescens 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798951-1: 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].