Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
solanoides
ID:
540341

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King & Gamble) M.P.Nayar & G.S.Giri

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 18: 83 (1976 publ. 1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539673

Common Names

  • Antistrophe solanoides
  • Solanoides Antistrophe
  • Solanoides Snapdragon

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Description

Antistrophe solanoides (also called Solano Snapdragon, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has hairy stems and leaves, and produces white, pink, or purple flowers. It typically grows in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Antistrophe solanoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antistrophe solanoides is a small, white or pinkish-white, five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antistrophe solanoides is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in spring or early summer, and thin the seedlings to the desired spacing when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Antistrophe solanoides

Antistrophe solanoides is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Antistrophe solanoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antistrophe solanoides?

Antistrophe solanoides

What is the common name of Antistrophe solanoides?

Solano's antistrophe

What is the natural habitat of Antistrophe solanoides?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2643028: Based on the initial data import
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Girija Sankar Giri (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Giri' in the authors string.
Madhavan Parameswaran Nayar (1932-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Nayar' in the authors string.