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
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.
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 Antirrhinum genus
Antirrhinum australe,
Antirrhinum braun-blanquetii,
Antirrhinum charidemi,
Antirrhinum chavannesii,
Antirrhinum controversum,
Antirrhinum graniticum,
Antirrhinum grosii,
Antirrhinum hispanicum,
Antirrhinum kretschmeri,
Antirrhinum latifolium,
Antirrhinum majus,
Antirrhinum martenii,
Antirrhinum meonanthum,
Antirrhinum microphyllum,
Antirrhinum molle,
Antirrhinum montserratii,
Antirrhinum pertegasii,
Antirrhinum pulverulentum,
Antirrhinum sempervirens,
Antirrhinum siculum,
Antirrhinum tortuosum,
Antirrhinum valentinum,
Antirrhinum rothmaleri,
Antirrhinum bilbilitanum,
Antirrhinum ferrandopardoi,
Antirrhinum cirrhigerum,
Antirrhinum inexpectans,
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: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].