Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
reneeae
ID:
1597358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greppi & M.M.Sosa

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 303: 264 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048512


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Description

Mecardonia reneeae (also called Renee's Mecardonia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 15 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Mecardonia reneeae is used as a ground cover in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Penstemon princeps is a purple, tubular flower with a white throat. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mecardonia reneeae is an easy to propagate and cultivate perennial. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and will germinate in 2-3 weeks. Division should be done in the spring or fall. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Mecardonia reneeae

Mecardonia reneeae is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Mecardonia reneeae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mecardonia reneeae?

Mecardonia reneeae

What is the common name of Mecardonia reneeae?

Renee's Mecardonia

What is the family of Mecardonia reneeae?

Plantaginaceae

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:77162367-1: 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].