Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
graniticum
ID:
539932

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rothm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 13: 279 (1938-939 publ. 1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539264

Common Names

  • Granite Snapdragon
  • Granite Antirrhinum
  • Granite Dragon Flower

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Description

Antirrhinum graniticum (also called Granite Snapdragon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry meadows, rocky slopes and scrublands. It has lanceolate leaves and white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Antirrhinum graniticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Antirrhinum graniticum sub. brachycalyx D.A.Sutton
Antirrhinum graniticum sub. graniticum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Antirrhinum graniticum are yellow, tubular and have five lobes. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antirrhinum graniticum is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is also tolerant of salt spray and can be grown in coastal areas.

Where to Find Antirrhinum graniticum

Antirrhinum graniticum is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Antirrhinum graniticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antirrhinum graniticum?

Antirrhinum graniticum

What is the common name of Antirrhinum graniticum?

Granite Snapdragon

What type of plant is Antirrhinum graniticum?

Annual flowering plant

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

Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799120-1: 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].